Physical activity is usually done in specific types of places, referred to as physical activity
environments. These often include parks, trails, fitness centers, schools, and streets. In …

Disparities in physical activity should be investigated in light of social justice principles. This
article critically evaluates evidence and trends in disparities research within an ecologic …

Few studies compare alternative measures of land use diversity or mix in relationship to
body mass index. We compare four types of diversity measures: entropy scores (measures …

We expand the search for modifiable features of neighborhood environments that alter
obesity risk in two ways. First, we examine residents' access to neighborhood retail food …

Background Research on contextual and neighborhood effects increasingly includes the
built (physical) environment's influences on health and social well-being. A population …

Growth in the population of older adults (age 60 and above) in coming years will challenge
urban planners and transportation managers to provide travel options that support …

Nur wenige wissenschaftliche Arbeiten sind Monolithen. Die Mehrzahl besitzt einen
Hintergrund sowohl in der wissenschaftlichen als auch in der persönlichen Biografie …

The authors used data from the Black Women's Health Study to assess the association
between neighborhood urban form and physical activity. Women reported hours/week of …

Studies have repeatedly shown that community design and development has a significant
impact on: emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases; levels of physical activity and …

Open space is an important component of urban areas and may be a key factor in promoting
active living. This report seeks to identify the evidence base in respect of evaluating the …