Background: Research has shown that neighbourhood walkability is associated with small
differences in physical activity; however, the health impacts of these small differences have …

Background Unlike leisure time physical activity, knowledge of the socioeconomic
determinants of active transport is limited, research on this topic has produced mixed and …

The positive effect of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of many chronic
diseases and age-related disabilities, such as mobility-disability, are widely accepted …

More knowledge concerning the association between physical activity and objectively
measured attributes of the built environment is needed. Previous studies on the association …

Causal evidence for the built environment's role in supporting physical activity is needed to
inform land use and transportation policies. This quasi-longitudinal residential relocation …

Background Few studies have examined the associations between urban design attributes
and older adults' physical function. Especially, it is not well known how built-environment …

Background Living in walkable neighborhoods may provide long-term cardio-metabolic
health benefits to residents. Little empirical research has examined the behavioral …

Residents of areas with lower socioeconomic status (SES) are known to be less physically
active during leisure time. Neighborhood walkability has been shown to be related to …

Background: While neighborhood walkability has been shown to positively influence health
behaviors, less is known about its impact on chronic disease. Our aim was to examine the …

Features that enhance neighborhood walkability (higher population density, street
connectivity and access to destinations) are associated with higher levels of physical activity …