Walkability is defined as the extent to which the built environment is friendly to people who
walk, which benefits the health of residents and increases the liveability of cities, and studies …

There exists a large body of literature examining the association between built environment
factors and dietary intake, physical activity, and weight status; however, synthesis of this …

Few studies have investigated the influences of the multilevel built environment (BE) factors
on jogging, compared with walking or cycling. This study explored neighborhood and street …

The evidence for social and environmental factors that contribute to obesity are often
underappreciated. Obesity prevalence is significantly associated with sex, racial ethnic …

Background Knowing what facilitates and hinders physical activity behaviour across
domains (leisure, travel, work or education, and household) is central for the development of …

Along with environmental pollution, urban planning has been connected to public health.
The research indicates that the quality of built environments plays an important role in …

Depression and loneliness act in a synergistic way among older adults. We tested two
indicators of the perceived neighborhood built environment (BE) as moderators of the …

Background “Active aging” is an inclusive term and has been defined from a variety of
aspects in different domains throughout the literature. The aim of this review was to identify …

Background There is increasing evidence demonstrating the importance of the
neighbourhood built environment in supporting physical activity. Physical activity provides …

During the COVID-19 pandemic, public health authorities have recommended outdoor
activity while physical distancing. Quantitative evidence demonstrates reductions in physical …