[HTML][HTML] Does active transport displace other physical activity? A systematic review of the evidence

MN Wanjau, Y Dalugoda, M Oberai, H Möller… - Journal of Transport & …, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective To determine if active transport results in net additional physical activity and the
extent of any displacement of physical activity in other domains. Design Systematic review …

Effects of trees, gardens, and nature trails on heat index and child health: design and methods of the Green Schoolyards Project

K Lanza, M Alcazar, DM Hoelscher, HW Kohl - BMC Public Health, 2021 - Springer
Background Latinx children in the United States are at high risk for nature-deficit disorder,
heat-related illness, and physical inactivity. We developed the Green Schoolyards Project to …

The effects of pedestrian environments on walking behaviors and perception of pedestrian safety

BS Kweon, J Rosenblatt-Naderi, CD Ellis, WH Shin… - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
We investigated the effects of pedestrian environments on parents' walking behavior, their
perception of pedestrian safety, and their willingness to let their children walk to school. This …

A comparative analysis of pedestrian network connectivity and accessibility using network approximation

ER Hennessy, C Ai - Journal of transport geography, 2023 - Elsevier
Since the introduction of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), transportation
stakeholders have endeavored to include compliant and accessible pedestrian facilities as a …

[HTML][HTML] Indicators of physical activity and nutritional status among children and adolescents in Zimbabwe: Findings from three global matrix initiatives

T Manyanga, D Makaza, NE Munambah… - Journal of Exercise …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Background/Objectives Regular physical activity is associated with several benefits
among children and adolescents. Globally, only limited surveillance data, collected using …

Results from a natural experiment: initial neighbourhood investments do not change objectively-assessed physical activity, psychological distress or perceptions of the …

T Dubowitz, M Ghosh Dastidar, AS Richardson… - International Journal of …, 2019 - Springer
Background Few studies have assessed objectively measured physical activity (PA), active
transportation, psychological distress and neighborhood perceptions among residents of a …

Synergic effects of meteorological factors on urban form-outdoor exercise relationship: A study with crowdsourced data

Y Tian, XA Yao, M Madden, A Grundstein - Journal of Geographical …, 2024 - Springer
Physical activity could improve individual health and reduce the risk of all-cause mortality.
However, for health-promoting urban environments, some questions require further …

Physical inactivity and perceived environmental factors: a cross-sectional study among civil servants in Abia State, Southeastern Nigeria

CI Amuzie, IO Ajayi, E Bamgboye… - Pan African Medical …, 2022 - ajol.info
Introduction: physical inactivity has been identified as the fourth leading risk factor for global
mortality due to non-communicable diseases. Prevalence rates of 91.0% and 62.2%, have …

Cost-effectiveness of improvements to the built environment intended to increase physical activity

G Knell, HS Brown, KP Gabriel… - … of Physical Activity …, 2019 - journals.humankinetics.com
Background: Improving sidewalks may encourage physical activity by providing safe,
defined, and connected walking spaces. However, it is unknown if reduced health care …

Perceived characteristics of the neighborhood and depressive symptoms in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-section study

LM Cândido, JR Niehues, LA Vieira, T Tuon… - Fisioterapia e …, 2023 - SciELO Brasil
The high prevalence of depressive symptoms in older adults highlights the importance of
investigating risk factors that may contribute to this condition, especially those that are …