A Study on the Neighborhood Physical and Social Environments and Health - The Mediating Role of Perceived Environments -

Kim, Wook-Jin; 김태연,

doi:10.15300/jcw.2013.09.46.23

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“…Body mass index (BMI) was measured in all studies examining obesity; most studies used the WHO Asia-Pacific regional obesity criteria (BMI ≥ 25). Perceived health status was a variable to identify subjective satisfaction with physical health [33,34,39,49]. The physical health-related variables for physical activity, walking, obesity, and perceived health status had more than four studies.…”

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“…The density of intersections was highly related to the frequency of walking because of the smaller number and lower speed of automobiles and increased street connectivity [38]. The safety, accessibility, pleasantness, and aesthetics of the street environment were correlated with increased walking and perceived health status [32,34,41,49]. Of these, the safety and accessibility of the street environment were the prominent attributes affecting the mobility of vulnerable groups (e.g., older adults and children).…”

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“…Pedestrian-friendly environments promote walking and social activities of urban residents. In particular, safety and accessibility were important attributes of the pedestrian-friendly environment [32,34,41,43,49]. Korean metropolitan cities are in the process of transitioning from car-oriented cities to pedestrian-friendly cities, and mixed urban spaces shared by vehicles and pedestrians still remain because of space efficiency [59].…”

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How Does the Built Environment in Compact Metropolitan Cities Affect Health? A Systematic Review of Korean Studies

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2019

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This systematic review aimed to examine the associations between health-related outcomes and the built environment (BE) characteristics of compact metropolitan cities in Korea using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework. Searching the three Korean academic databases and PubMed, two independent reviewers identified 27 empirical articles published between 2011 and 2016. Data extracted for review included the study characteristics, the variables and measurement methods related to the BE and health-related outcomes, and the findings on the associations between the BE characteristics and health-related outcomes. Vote counting was used to assess the consistency of associations and the direction of associations between the BE characteristics and health-related outcomes. All of the reviewed studies used cross-sectional designs. The objective BE qualities were commonly examined. The BE characteristics associated with health-related outcomes in the reviewed articles included land use, street environment, transportation infrastructure, green and open spaces, and neighborhood facilities. Street environment, transportation infrastructure, and green and open spaces had consistent positive associations with physical health. Mixed land use and neighborhood facilities, however, had inconsistent associations with physical health. Generally, insufficient findings were reported in the association between the BE characteristics and mental and social health. The accessibility of the BE in a compact urban environment was the prominent attribute related to health promotion, health challenges, and health equity. An international comparative analysis of compact cities with different urban contexts and scale is required. Interdisciplinary urban health strategies are recommended based on the associations between the BE characteristics and health-related outcomes.

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