Identifying the relevant geography is an ongoing obstacle to effectively evaluating the
influence of neighborhood built environment on physical activity. We characterized density …

Maintaining physical activity in later life is important for maintaining health and function.
Activity outdoors, such as walking, jogging and cycling, may provide an accessible, sociable …

Background The purpose of this study is to increase our understanding of environmental
correlates that are associated with route choice during active transportation to school (ATS) …

This study aims to gain a greater insight into cycling as an element of mobility among those
in later life. The characteristics and views of those who cycle, those who have never cycled …

Background This study examined the associations of objectively measured neighbourhood
built environment characteristics with objectively measured physical activity (PA) in older …

Background Living longer independently may be facilitated by an attractive and safe
residential area, which stimulates physical activity. We studied the association between area …

In this study we introduce urban vitality as a determining factor for both physical activity (PA)
and activity engagement in children living in Barcelona's Metropolitan Region. We compare …

Le poids démographique des aînés est en hausse, autant pour les métropoles que pour les
villes régionales. Or, ces dernières sont bien souvent conçues de telles sortes qu'elles …

Background Living longer independently may be facilitated by an attractive and safe
residential area, which stimulates physical activity. We studied the association between area …

The main purpose of this thesis is to examine the relationship between the built environment
and health, how this relationship is influenced by people's individual travel patterns, and …