Spatial dimensions of the influence of urban green-blue spaces on human health: A systematic review

SM Labib, S Lindley, JJ Huck - Environmental research, 2020 - Elsevier
Background There is an increasing volume of literature investigating the links between
urban environments and human health, much of which involves spatial conceptualisations …

Built environmental correlates of older adults' total physical activity and walking: a systematic review and meta-analysis

DW Barnett, A Barnett, A Nathan… - International journal of …, 2017 - Springer
Background Identifying attributes of the built environment associated with health-enhancing
levels of physical activity (PA) in older adults (≥ 65 years old) has the potential to inform …

To walk or not to walk? Examining non-linear effects of streetscape greenery on walking propensity of older adults

L Yang, Y Ao, J Ke, Y Lu, Y Liang - Journal of transport geography, 2021 - Elsevier
Population aging is a conspicuous demographic trend shaping the world profoundly.
Walking is a critical travel mode and physical activity for older adults. As such, there is a …

The neighbourhood physical environment and active travel in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

E Cerin, A Nathan, J Van Cauwenberg… - International journal of …, 2017 - Springer
Background Perceived and objectively-assessed aspects of the neighbourhood physical
environment have been postulated to be key contributors to regular engagement in active …

What is a walkable place? The walkability debate in urban design

A Forsyth - Urban design international, 2015 - Springer
What exactly is meant by the term 'walkability'? In professional, research and public debates
the term is used to refer to several quite different kinds of phenomena. Some discussions …

Nature and health

T Hartig, R Mitchell, S De Vries… - Annual review of public …, 2014 - annualreviews.org
Urbanization, resource exploitation, and lifestyle changes have diminished possibilities for
human contact with nature in many societies. Concern about the loss has helped motivate …

Correlates of physical activity: why are some people physically active and others not?

AE Bauman, RS Reis, JF Sallis, JC Wells, RJF Loos… - The lancet, 2012 - thelancet.com
Physical inactivity is an important contributor to non-communicable diseases in countries of
high income, and increasingly so in those of low and middle income. Understanding why …

Correlates associated with participation in physical activity among adults: a systematic review of reviews and update

J Choi, M Lee, J Lee, D Kang, JY Choi - BMC public health, 2017 - Springer
Background Understanding which factors influence participation in physical activity is
important to improve the public health. The aim of the present review of reviews was to …

Physical activity is medicine for older adults

D Taylor - Postgraduate medical journal, 2014 - academic.oup.com
There is evidence from high quality studies to strongly support the positive association
between increased levels of physical activity, exercise participation and improved health in …

Built environment and cardio‐metabolic health: systematic review and meta‐analysis of longitudinal studies

M Chandrabose, JN Rachele, L Gunn… - Obesity …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Built environment attributes may be related to cardio‐metabolic diseases (eg type 2
diabetes, heart disease and stroke) and their risk factors, potentially by influencing residents' …