Identifying built environmental patterns using cluster analysis and GIS: Relationships with walking, cycling and body mass index in French adults

Identifying built environmental patterns using cluster analysis and GIS: Relationships with walking, cycling and body mass index in French adults

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Socio-ecological models suggest that both individual and neighborhood characteristics contribute to facilitating health-enhancing behaviors such as physical activity. Few European studies have explored relationships between local bui...

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Main Authors: Charreire Hélène, Weber Christiane, Chaix Basile, Salze Paul, Casey Romain, Banos Arnaud, Badariotti Dominique, Kesse-Guyot Emmanuelle, Hercberg Serge, Simon Chantal, Oppert Jean-Michel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Built environment
Urban form
Geographical Information Systems
Cluster analysis
Health-enhancing physical activity
Walking
Cycling
Body Mass Index
Online Access:http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/9/1/59

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