People with disabilities are at increased risk of chronic diseases, many of which physical
activity can help prevent and manage. Certain environmental features can support or hinder …

BACKGROUND: People with disabilities are more likely to be obese, in poor health, and get
less physical activity than the general population. However, research on community factors …

Introduction Most research on the built environment and active travel focused on the general
population or segments including children, adolescents and older adults. There is limited …

The relationship between the built environment and physical activity has been well
documented. However, little is known about how the built environment affects physical …

Built environments that provide activity-friendly routes (eg, sidewalks) to everyday
destinations (eg, shops) can increase physical activity. Surveillance of supports and …

BACKGROUND: In an effort to advance the research agenda on residential determinants of
active living among people with physical disabilities, the purposes of this paper are (1) to …

Background: The built environments in which we work, live, and play can influence physical
activity behaviors, and perceptions of these environments are associated with walking …

Introduction The Guide to Community Preventive Services recommends combined built
environment approaches to increase physical activity, including new or enhanced …

Purpose There is a need for empirical support of the association between the built
environment and disability-related outcomes. This study explores the associations between …

Background: Information about how presence and usefulness of neighborhood supports for
walking differs by demographic characteristics can help guide community strategies to …