This systematic review examined the effect of built environment infrastructural changes
(BEICs) on physical activity (PA), active transportation (AT) and sedentary behavior (SB). A …

Background Evidence is mounting to suggest a causal relationship between the built
environment and people's physical activity behaviours, particularly active transport. The …

Background Individual health behavior is related to environmental and social structures. To
promote physical activity (PA) effectively, it is necessary to consider structural influences …

Physical activity is good for people's health. The relationship between the built environment
and physical activity has been well documented. However, evidence is both scarce and …

Studies of the built environment and physical activity (PA) have primarily been cross-
sectional. Evidence on the causal impacts of transportation improvements on PA and …

Background Physical inactivity is a global problem that increases the risk of many chronic
diseases and shortens life expectancy. The built environment contributes to physical …

Policies and changes to the built environment are promising targets for obesity prevention
efforts and can be evaluated as 'natural'‐or 'quasi'‐experiments. This systematic review …

Introduction Walking and cycling bring health and environmental benefits, but there is little
robust evidence that changing the built environment promotes these activities in …

The urban environment and modes of transport are increasingly being linked to physical
activity participation and population health outcomes. Much of the research has been based …

Engaging in regular physical activity (PA) and reducing time spent in sedentary behaviors is
critically important to prevent and control non-communicable diseases (NCDs). However …