The growing worldwide awareness of the significant impacts of physical activities on
physical and physiological health has aroused great interest in the role of the physical built …

A number of recent studies have examined the relationship between the built environment
and the health of the residents. However, to our knowledge, no studies have focused on …

As urbanization and motorization continue worldwide, various health issues have emerged
as a burden between individuals, families and governments at all levels. Under the …

(1) Background: The aim of this study is to establish which specific elements of the built
environment can contribute to improving the physical activity of self-sufficient …

Walking has an important role in improving public health. In the last decade, there has been
a growing body of literature in public health, transportation, and urban design, which has …

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 …

Walking and bicycling are relatively easy ways for the growing group of older adults to be
physically active. The built environment may facilitate or restrict participation in walking and …

Qualitative studies can provide important information about how and why the built
environment impacts physical activity decision-making—information that is important for …

Health problems related to physical inactivity have become a global health challenge
affecting people from the full spectrum of income, age, and ethnicity. This paper examines if …

The link between the built environment and human behavior has long been of interest to the
field of urban planning, but direct assessments of the links between the built environment …