Does free public transit increase physical activity and independent mobility in children? Study protocol for comparing children’s activity between two Finnish towns with and without free public transit

Does free public transit increase physical activity and independent mobility in children? Study protocol for comparing children’s activity between two Finnish towns with and without free public transit

Abstract Background Children’s habitual physical activity, including active travel and catching public transit (walking and cycling to and from destinations), and independent mobility (mobility without an adult) have decreased. Public transit trips are physically active and can provide access to hob...

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Main Authors: Arto J. Pesola, Pirjo Hakala, Päivi Berg, Samira Ramezani, Karen Villanueva, Sari Tuuva-Hongisto, Jussi Ronkainen, Tiina E. Laatikainen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Children’s independent mobility
Physical activity
Sedentary time
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity
Accelerometer
SoftGIS
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-8385-6

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