Prevention of stroke: a global perspective

JD Pandian, SL Gall, MP Kate, GS Silva, RO Akinyemi… - The Lancet, 2018 - thelancet.com
Along with the rising global burden of disability attributed to stroke, costs of stroke care are
rising, providing the impetus to direct our research focus towards effective measures of …

Crime, perceived safety, and physical activity: A meta-analysis

E Rees-Punia, ED Hathaway, JL Gay - Preventive medicine, 2018 - Elsevier
Perceived safety from crime and objectively-measured crime rates may be associated with
physical inactivity. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to estimate the odds of accumulating …

Built environment correlates of physical activity in low-and middle-income countries: A systematic review

S Elshahat, M O'Rorke, D Adlakha - PloS one, 2020 - journals.plos.org
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 …

Mind the gap: Gender differences in walkability, transportation and physical activity in urban India

D Adlakha, DC Parra - Journal of Transport & Health, 2020 - Elsevier
Introduction Insufficient physical activity (PA) is a key contributor for premature mortality in
low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite the well-documented health benefits of …

Optimization of urban-scale sustainable energy strategies to improve citizens' health

MA Adibhesami, H Karimi, A Sharifi, B Sepehri… - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
Sustainable energy strategies have been a critical subject for sustainable development,
especially in cities. Citizens, as an integral part of the urban environment, play a significant …

Neighborhood environment walkability scale: a scoping review

DP Almeida, KC Alberto, LL Mendes - Journal of Transport & Health, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Introduction The Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale (NEWS) stands out
as a tool for assessing environmental walkability. Thus, this scoping review aims to identify …

Precision medicine and healthy living: the importance of the built environment

AP Hills, NJ Farpour-Lambert, NM Byrne - Progress in cardiovascular …, 2019 - Elsevier
The built environment encompasses the major physical spaces, including buildings, streets,
homes, schools, parks, playgrounds and other infrastructure in which we live, work and play …

Non-communicable diseases in Indian slums: re-framing the Social Determinants of Health

LB Lumagbas, HLS Coleman, J Bunders… - Global health …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Background: The epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in slums has pushed its
residents to heightened vulnerability. The Social Determinants of Health (SDH) framework …

Neighborhood-based differences in walkability, physical activity, and weight status in India

D Adlakha, JA Hipp, RC Brownson - Journal of transport & health, 2016 - Elsevier
Introduction Data on built environment (BE) and physical activity (PA) in low-and middle-
income countries is sparse. This study compared BE features, PA levels, and weight status …

Exploring neighborhood environments and active commuting in Chennai, India

D Adlakha, JA Hipp, JF Sallis… - International journal of …, 2018 - mdpi.com
Few studies assess built environment correlates of active commuting in low-and-middle-
income countries (LMICs), but the different context could yield distinct findings. Policies and …