Public transportation provides an opportunity to incorporate physical activity into journeys,
but potential health impacts have not been systematically examined. We searched the …

Public transportation in cities in the US is experiencing a period of regrowth but may be
unsustainable and blind to community needs and policies. While much of the public …

Individual-level analyses have consistently shown associations of travel behaviours with
obesity-related measures. However, transport planning policies often target areas rather …

Introduction Research has demonstrated the relationships between living in peri-urban
areas and cardiometabolic risk. However, little is known about what types of travel …

The prevalence of obesity is rapidly increasing, contributing to 678 million obese adults and
rapidly increasing in lower-income countries. This study assessed the magnitude of central …

Introduction The results of examining the nexus of weight loss and physical activity
associated with transit use are mixed. Proponents claim that public transit use is positively …

The walkability of a neighborhood is closely related to residents' travel behavior and daily
life and, ultimately, their health and wellbeing. Although existing studies in this area have …

The aim of this study was to understand how policy actions implemented by city
governments to improve infrastructure within the built environment can in turn influence …

Introduction Risk of complications due to gestational diabetes mellitus is increasing in the
US, particularly among individuals from racial minorities. Research has focused largely on …

Background The effect of the living environment on public health has received increasingly
scholarly attention. This study aims to explore the relationship between adolescents' body …