Role of built environments in physical activity, obesity, and cardiovascular disease
In industrialized nations like the United States and Sweden, the vast majority of adults do not
meet the physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes per week. 1 Inactive lifestyles put most …
meet the physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes per week. 1 Inactive lifestyles put most …
Measuring the built environment for physical activity: state of the science
Physical inactivity is one of the most important public health issues in the US and
internationally. Increasingly, links are being identified between various elements of the …
internationally. Increasingly, links are being identified between various elements of the …
Ecological models of health behavior
In this chapter we provide a brief history of ecological models as applied to health behavior
and describe ecological models as contemporary frameworks for integrating the theories …
and describe ecological models as contemporary frameworks for integrating the theories …
Linking objectively measured physical activity with objectively measured urban form: findings from SMARTRAQ
BACKGROUND: To date, nearly all research on physical activity and the built environment is
based on self-reported physical activity and perceived assessment of the built environment …
based on self-reported physical activity and perceived assessment of the built environment …
Understanding environmental influences on walking: review and research agenda
BACKGROUND: Understanding how environmental attributes can influence particular
physical activity behaviors is a public health research priority. Walking is the most common …
physical activity behaviors is a public health research priority. Walking is the most common …
Perceived neighborhood environmental attributes associated with walking and cycling for transport among adult residents of 17 cities in 12 countries: the IPEN study
Introduction Prevalence of walking and cycling for transport is low and varies greatly across
countries. Few studies have examined neighborhood perceptions related to walking and …
countries. Few studies have examined neighborhood perceptions related to walking and …
Environmental correlates of physical activity: a review of evidence about parks and recreation
AT Kaczynski, KA Henderson - Leisure sciences, 2007 - Taylor & Francis
Research on physical activity (PA) has expanded in recent years to examine environmental
influences that enhance or limit the opportunities people have to be active. The purpose of …
influences that enhance or limit the opportunities people have to be active. The purpose of …
[PDF][PDF] Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale: validity and development of a short form
Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale: Validity and Development of a Short Form
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Cycling for transport and public health: a systematic review of the effect of the environment on cycling
SDS Fraser, K Lock - The European Journal of Public Health, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Background: Active transport policies are being developed across Europe designed to have
health and environmental benefits. There is little evidence of impact on physical activity of …
health and environmental benefits. There is little evidence of impact on physical activity of …
Physical activity associated with public transport use—a review and modelling of potential benefits
C Rissel, N Curac, M Greenaway… - International journal of …, 2012 - mdpi.com
Active travel, particularly walking and cycling, has been recommended because of the
health benefits associated with increased physical activity. Use of public transport generally …
health benefits associated with increased physical activity. Use of public transport generally …