Physical inactivity is one of the leading modifiable risk factors for global mortality, with an
estimated 20% to 30% increased risk of death compared with those who are physically …

Type 2 diabetes is one of the major chronic diseases accounting for a substantial proportion
of disease burden in Western countries. The majority of the burden of type 2 diabetes is …

An essential characteristic of a healthy and sustainable city is a physically active population.
Effective policies for healthy and sustainable cities require evidence-informed quantitative …

Background Due to the myriad of benefits of children's outdoor play and time, there is
increasing concern over its decline. This systematic review synthesized evidence on the …

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 …

Background Individual health behavior is related to environmental and social structures. To
promote physical activity (PA) effectively, it is necessary to consider structural influences …

Sleep health is a multidimensional construct that includes adequate duration, quality, and
appropriately timed sleep that may be influenced by environmental factors. In this review, we …

Background A comprehensive understanding of temporal trends in the disease burden in
Australia is lacking, and these trends are required to inform health service planning and …

Introduction Transportation is an integral part of our daily lives, giving us access to people,
education, jobs, services, and goods. Our transportation choices and patterns are influenced …

Background–COVID-19 is a global challenge to healthcare. Obesity is common in patients
with COVID-19 and seems to aggravate disease prognosis. In this review we explore the link …