Background There is an increasing volume of literature investigating the links between
urban environments and human health, much of which involves spatial conceptualisations …

Background Identifying attributes of the built environment associated with health-enhancing
levels of physical activity (PA) in older adults (≥ 65 years old) has the potential to inform …

Population aging is a conspicuous demographic trend shaping the world profoundly.
Walking is a critical travel mode and physical activity for older adults. As such, there is a …

Background Perceived and objectively-assessed aspects of the neighbourhood physical
environment have been postulated to be key contributors to regular engagement in active …

What exactly is meant by the term 'walkability'? In professional, research and public debates
the term is used to refer to several quite different kinds of phenomena. Some discussions …

Urbanization, resource exploitation, and lifestyle changes have diminished possibilities for
human contact with nature in many societies. Concern about the loss has helped motivate …

Physical inactivity is an important contributor to non-communicable diseases in countries of
high income, and increasingly so in those of low and middle income. Understanding why …

Background Understanding which factors influence participation in physical activity is
important to improve the public health. The aim of the present review of reviews was to …

There is evidence from high quality studies to strongly support the positive association
between increased levels of physical activity, exercise participation and improved health in …

Built environment attributes may be related to cardio‐metabolic diseases (eg type 2
diabetes, heart disease and stroke) and their risk factors, potentially by influencing residents' …