Systematic literature review of built environment effects on physical activity and active transport – an update and new findings on health equity

Systematic literature review of built environment effects on physical activity and active transport – an update and new findings on health equity

Abstract Background Evidence is mounting to suggest a causal relationship between the built environment and people’s physical activity behaviours, particularly active transport. The evidence base has been hindered to date by restricted consideration of cost and economic factors associated with built...

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Main Authors: Melody Smith, Jamie Hosking, Alistair Woodward, Karen Witten, Alexandra MacMillan, Adrian Field, Peter Baas, Hamish Mackie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Walking
Cycling
Health equality
Urban form
Causation
Playgrounds
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-017-0613-9

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