Urban physical environments are the physical settings and built environments in
neighbourhoods and cities which provide places for human activities. Evidence suggests …

We systematically reviewed the current use of Google Street View (GSV) in health research
and characterized major themes, strengths and weaknesses in order to highlight …

Pedestrian volume is an important indicator of urban walkability and vitality. Hence,
information on pedestrian volumes of different streets is indispensable for creating healthy …

Abstract Since Google Earth was first released in 2005, it has attracted hundreds of millions
of users worldwide and made a profound impact on both academia and industry. It can be …

Background Altering micro-scale features of neighborhood walkability (eg, benches,
sidewalks, and cues of social disorganization or crime) could be a relatively cost-effective …

Multiple studies have revealed the impact of walkable environments on physical activity.
Scholars attach considerable importance to leisure and health-related walking. Recent …

Walkability is a critical component of built environments, yet there is still diverse
conceptualization and measurement of the construct. The Walk Score® metric is one …

Background In recent years, a number of initiatives aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles in
health-friendly environments have been implemented. The purpose of this review is to …

Aims This study investigated the hypotheses that (i) intentional and unintentional injuries
occur more frequently in areas with greater density of off‐premises alcohol outlets; and (ii) …

Background To test inter-rater reliability of the online Microscale Audit of Pedestrian
Streetscapes (MAPS) tool between raters with varying familiarities of Phoenix, Arizona …