Method Included in this review were 13 reviews published between 2002 and 2006 and 29
original studies published in 2005 and up through May 2006. Results were summarized …

CONTEXT: Physical activity has various health benefits. Active transport can contribute to
total physical activity and thus affect body weight because of increased energy expenditure …

BACKGROUND: The physical attributes of residential neighborhoods, particularly the
connectedness of streets and the proximity of destinations, can influence walking behaviors …

Background The aim of this systematic review was to examine gender differences in walking
for leisure, transport and in total in adults living in high-income countries, and to assess …

Associations between access to destinations and walking for transport were examined.
Households (N= 2650) were selected from 32 urban communities varying in walkability and …

The majority of older people in the UK are not sufficiently active. Since physical inactivity is a
very common, yet preventable, health risk, promoting an active lifestyle is considered one of …

Background: Walking and cycling for transport, or 'active travel,'has the potential to
contribute to overall physical activity levels. However, a wide range of factors are …

Research examining built environment (BE) characteristics and walking/cycling behaviors
has been conducted primarily in high-income countries and conclusions cannot be applied …

The identification of potential mechanisms of influence (mediators) of socio-economic status
(SES) on walking for transport is important, because the likely opposing forces of influence …

Physical inactivity has been an increasing sub-health condition. Nudging people to
participate in physical activities consequently becomes a public health priority. This study …