Inequalities in neighbourhood features within children's 20-minute neighbourhoods and variation in time spent locally, measured using GPS
There has been a growing interest in policies that encourage local living by promoting accessible and walkable communities, such as the 20-minute neighborhood concept. Despite the widespread adoption of this policy worldwide, little research has been conducted on the characteristics of children'...
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| description | There has been a growing interest in policies that encourage local living by promoting accessible and walkable communities, such as the 20-minute neighborhood concept. Despite the widespread adoption of this policy worldwide, little research has been conducted on the characteristics of children's 20-minute neighborhoods and their association with time spent locally.This study aimed to explore the features of Scottish children's 20-minute neighborhoods by analysing an 800 m road and path network buffer surrounding 687 children's homes. Based on existing literature, the study identified key features associated with children's time spent locally and the 20-minute neighborhood policy. The study then examined variations in these features by socioeconomic status, urbanicity, and gender.The findings revealed significant inequalities in the presence of health-benefiting (e.g., green spaces, recreational facilities, healthy food outlets) and health-harming (e.g., major roads, unhealthy commodity retailers) environments within children's 20-minute neighborhoods. Children from more deprived areas had access to more of both types of environments. The study also found that having a school within a 20-minute neighborhood was associated with an increased amount of time spent locally (IRR 1.62, 95% CI 1.5 to 1.8, p<0.001).The study suggests that the 20-minute neighborhood policy should extend beyond mere access to local amenities and prioritise creating healthy 20-minute neighborhoods, particularly in socioeconomically deprived areas. The research highlights the importance of promoting equal access to quality local environments, which can contribute to improved health and well-being outcomes for children. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8c0f1849193449ecbada872eaf1db1b62023-12-20T07:38:52ZengElsevierWellbeing, Space and Society2666-55812023-12-015100174Inequalities in neighbourhood features within children's 20-minute neighbourhoods and variation in time spent locally, measured using GPSJonathan R Olsen0Fiona Caryl1Natalie Nicholls2Melody Smith3Paul McCrorie4Richard Mitchell5MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences, University of Glasgow, Clarice Pears Building, 90 Byres Road, Glasgow, UK; Corresponding author.MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences, University of Glasgow, Clarice Pears Building, 90 Byres Road, Glasgow, UKMRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences, University of Glasgow, Clarice Pears Building, 90 Byres Road, Glasgow, UKFaculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandMRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences, University of Glasgow, Clarice Pears Building, 90 Byres Road, Glasgow, UKMRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences, University of Glasgow, Clarice Pears Building, 90 Byres Road, Glasgow, UKThere has been a growing interest in policies that encourage local living by promoting accessible and walkable communities, such as the 20-minute neighborhood concept. Despite the widespread adoption of this policy worldwide, little research has been conducted on the characteristics of children's 20-minute neighborhoods and their association with time spent locally.This study aimed to explore the features of Scottish children's 20-minute neighborhoods by analysing an 800 m road and path network buffer surrounding 687 children's homes. Based on existing literature, the study identified key features associated with children's time spent locally and the 20-minute neighborhood policy. The study then examined variations in these features by socioeconomic status, urbanicity, and gender.The findings revealed significant inequalities in the presence of health-benefiting (e.g., green spaces, recreational facilities, healthy food outlets) and health-harming (e.g., major roads, unhealthy commodity retailers) environments within children's 20-minute neighborhoods. Children from more deprived areas had access to more of both types of environments. The study also found that having a school within a 20-minute neighborhood was associated with an increased amount of time spent locally (IRR 1.62, 95% CI 1.5 to 1.8, p<0.001).The study suggests that the 20-minute neighborhood policy should extend beyond mere access to local amenities and prioritise creating healthy 20-minute neighborhoods, particularly in socioeconomically deprived areas. The research highlights the importance of promoting equal access to quality local environments, which can contribute to improved health and well-being outcomes for children.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666558123000477InequalitiesChildren20-minute neighbourhoodUrbanRuralUrban design |
| spellingShingle | Jonathan R Olsen Fiona Caryl Natalie Nicholls Melody Smith Paul McCrorie Richard Mitchell Inequalities in neighbourhood features within children's 20-minute neighbourhoods and variation in time spent locally, measured using GPS Wellbeing, Space and Society Inequalities Children 20-minute neighbourhood Urban Rural Urban design |
| title | Inequalities in neighbourhood features within children's 20-minute neighbourhoods and variation in time spent locally, measured using GPS |
| title_full | Inequalities in neighbourhood features within children's 20-minute neighbourhoods and variation in time spent locally, measured using GPS |
| title_fullStr | Inequalities in neighbourhood features within children's 20-minute neighbourhoods and variation in time spent locally, measured using GPS |
| title_full_unstemmed | Inequalities in neighbourhood features within children's 20-minute neighbourhoods and variation in time spent locally, measured using GPS |
| title_short | Inequalities in neighbourhood features within children's 20-minute neighbourhoods and variation in time spent locally, measured using GPS |
| title_sort | inequalities in neighbourhood features within children s 20 minute neighbourhoods and variation in time spent locally measured using gps |
| topic | Inequalities Children 20-minute neighbourhood Urban Rural Urban design |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666558123000477 |
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