Rethinking walkability and developing a conceptual definition of active living environments to guide research and practice

Rethinking walkability and developing a conceptual definition of active living environments to guide research and practice

Abstract Background Walkability is a popular term used to describe aspects of the built and social environment that have important population-level impacts on physical activity, energy balance, and health. Although the term is widely used by researchers, practitioners, and the general public, and mu...

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Main Authors: Melissa Tobin, Samantha Hajna, Kassia Orychock, Nancy Ross, Megan DeVries, Paul J. Villeneuve, Lawrence D. Frank, Gavin R. McCormack, Rania Wasfi, Madeleine Steinmetz-Wood, Jason Gilliland, Gillian L. Booth, Meghan Winters, Yan Kestens, Kevin Manaugh, Daniel Rainham, Lise Gauvin, Michael J. Widener, Nazeem Muhajarine, Hui Luan, Daniel Fuller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Active transport
Built environment
Health
Natural environment
Neighbourhood
Social environment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-12747-3

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