Insufficient physical activity (PA) is the fourth major risk factor for many non-communicable
diseases and premature mortality worldwide. Features of the built environment (BE) play a …

Background: Noncommunicable diseases and obesity are considered problems of wealthy,
developed countries. These conditions are rising dramatically in developing countries. Most …

This study examined the strength and shape of associations between perceived
environmental attributes and adults' recreational walking, using data collected from 13,745 …

Neutrophils are the most abundant leukocyte population in the bloodstream, the primary
compartment of Plasmodium sp. infection. However, the role of these polymorphonuclear …

The goal of this study was to assess the association between features of the built
environment and levels of walking and cycling as forms of transportation in the city of …

Background Leisure-time physical activity is a complex behavior influenced by factors at
multiple levels. Objective To examine the associations between intrapersonal, interpersonal …

Background Activity friendly environments have been identified as promising strategies to
increase physical activity levels in the population. Associations between perceived …

The impact of local environment characteristics on individual cycling behaviour has been
discussed in transport research for several years. Many previous studies have, however …

Os objetivos deste estudo foram: a) identificar o perfil dos frequentadores e o padrão de uso
das academias ao ar livre (AAL) de Curitiba-PR; b) analisar a associação destas variáveis …

Health benefits of active commuting and short commuting time are well-documented;
however, limited evidence exists on the effects of commuting distance. We examined …