[HTML][HTML] Air pollution, physical activity and health: A mapping review of the evidence
Background Exposure to air pollution and physical inactivity are both significant risk factors
for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). These risk factors are also linked so that the …
for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). These risk factors are also linked so that the …
Quantifying the association between physical activity and cardiovascular disease and diabetes: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Background The relationships between physical activity (PA) and both cardiovascular
disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2 DM) have predominantly been estimated …
disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2 DM) have predominantly been estimated …
[HTML][HTML] Physical activity, all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, and cardiovascular disease
Purpose. Conduct a systematic umbrella review to evaluate the relationship of physical
activity (PA) with all-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, and incident cardiovascular …
activity (PA) with all-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, and incident cardiovascular …
[HTML][HTML] Changing the urban design of cities for health: The superblock model
Background Car-dependent city planning has resulted in high levels of environmental
pollution, sedentary lifestyles and increased vulnerability to the effects of climate change …
pollution, sedentary lifestyles and increased vulnerability to the effects of climate change …
Land use, transport, and population health: estimating the health benefits of compact cities
Using a health impact assessment framework, we estimated the population health effects
arising from alternative land-use and transport policy initiatives in six cities. Land-use …
arising from alternative land-use and transport policy initiatives in six cities. Land-use …
[HTML][HTML] Physical activity and incident type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
Aims/hypothesis Inverse associations between physical activity (PA) and type 2 diabetes
mellitus are well known. However, the shape of the dose–response relationship is still …
mellitus are well known. However, the shape of the dose–response relationship is still …
Even a low-dose of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity reduces mortality by 22% in adults aged≥ 60 years: a systematic review and meta-analysis
D Hupin, F Roche, V Gremeaux, JC Chatard… - British journal of sports …, 2015 - bjsm.bmj.com
Background The health benefits of 150 min a week of moderate-to-vigorous-intensity
physical activity (MVPA) in older adults, as currently recommended, are well established, but …
physical activity (MVPA) in older adults, as currently recommended, are well established, but …
[HTML][HTML] Accelerometer measured physical activity and the incidence of cardiovascular disease: Evidence from the UK Biobank cohort study
Background Higher levels of physical activity (PA) are associated with a lower risk of
cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, uncertainty exists on whether the inverse …
cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, uncertainty exists on whether the inverse …
Car free cities: Pathway to healthy urban living
MJ Nieuwenhuijsen, H Khreis - Environment international, 2016 - Elsevier
Background Many cities across the world are beginning to shift their mobility solution away
from the private cars and towards more environmentally friendly and citizen-focused means …
from the private cars and towards more environmentally friendly and citizen-focused means …
Health impact assessment of active transportation: a systematic review
Objective Walking and cycling for transportation (ie active transportation, AT), provide
substantial health benefits from increased physical activity (PA). However, risks of injury from …
substantial health benefits from increased physical activity (PA). However, risks of injury from …