Bright spots, physical activity investments that work—Complete Streets: redesigning the built environment to promote health

Zaccaro, Heather; Atherton, Emiko

doi:10.1136/bjsports-2017-097717

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“…Built environments (BEs) are one of the most important factors affecting PA, sedentary behaviors and health [ 7 , 8 , 9 ]. For example, it has been proven that a positive association exists between residential density and transportation-related walking [ 10 ].…”

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Association of Built Environment with Physical Activity and Physical Fitness in Men and Women Living inside the City Wall of Xi’an, China

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He²,

Zhang

et al. 2020

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This study was to investigate the association of built environment (BE) with physical activity (PA) and physical fitness of residents inside the city wall of Xi’an, one of the most historic cities in China. The cross-sectional study was conducted among 728 adults in this area. BE and PA were measured by Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale and International Physical Activity Questionnaire, respectively. Body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage, blood pressure (BP), lung capacity, curl up, sit and reach, reaction time, balance, and grip strength were also measured. The results showed, for men, aesthetics was positively associated with total and leisure-time PA, and curl-up tests, respectively. Walking/cycling facilities were positively associated with leisure-time PA. Street connectivity was negatively associated with leisure-time PA and BMI. Residential density was positively correlated with BMI. Access to service was positively associated with lung capacity. Crime safety was negatively correlated with reaction time. For women, residential density was negatively associated with transportation PA and BP. Street connectivity was positively associated with curl-up test. The results suggest some BE attributes are positively related to PA and physical fitness in this population. Creating more PA-supportive BEs is recommended in this historic area along with urban conservation.

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confidence: 99%

Association of Built Environment with Physical Activity and Physical Fitness in Men and Women Living inside the City Wall of Xi’an, China

Sun

He²,

Zhang

et al. 2020

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“…There are vast scientific evidences from different countries showing that built environment is an important factor affecting physical activity [19][20][21][22][23][24]. However, the associations between built environment and physical activity level were still controversial because of different survey participants and places.…”

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Comparison Study of Perceived Neighborhood-Built Environment and Elderly Leisure-Time Physical Activity between Hangzhou and Wenzhou, China

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Zhang

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Physical activity and health are of significant importance for the rapid aging population in China. Built environment has been suggested to be associated with elderly physical activity and health. However, the association differences between cities remain unclear. Perceived built environment scores and elderly leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) of 308 elderly in Hangzhou and 304 elderly in Wenzhou were collected using Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale and International Physical Activity Questionnaire, respectively. A multivariate linear regression method and T-test were used to analyze of the associations between elderly LTPA and built environment and the differences between the two cities, respectively. The results showed that LTPA was positively associated with walking/cycling facilities and crime safety in both cities. LTPA was positively correlated with residential density, aesthetics, pedestrian/traffic safety in Wenzhou and negatively correlated with access to services in Hangzhou. The perceived scores of aesthetics (2.71 vs. 2.45) and pedestrian/traffic safety (2.11 vs. 1.71) in Hangzhou were significantly higher than those in Wenzhou. The results suggested that built environment elements like higher walking/cycling facilities and crime safety may motivate elderly engaging LTPA in both cities. However, LTPA was affected by different factors in these two cities. In the urban redevelopment, survey conducted in its own city would provide meaningful information and cannot be neglected.

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“…State-level policies, programs, and practices can influence active commuting. For example, many states have adopted Complete Streets policies that help provide safe roadway access for all users at all ability levels, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and those riding public transportation ( 6 , 7 ). Additionally, states have administered Safe Routes to School programs ( 8 , 9 ) and may have policies that support transit-oriented development ( 10 , 11 ).…”

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Monitoring State-Level Changes in Walking, Biking, and Taking Public Transit to Work — American Community Survey, 2006 and 2017

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What is already known on this topic? Active commuting to work is one way people can be physically active and is influenced by state-level initiatives. Active commuting by walking, bicycling, or using public transit is rare in the United States and varies by state. What is added by this report? Active commuting to work (combined and individual modes) remained rare in most states; changes in active commuting have been inconsistent across states. Many significant changes were of small magnitude. What are the implications for public health practice? The American Community Survey is useful for monitoring and evaluating state-level active commuting to work. When using ACS, careful consideration of included constructs, change measures, time period, and geographic levels is needed.

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Bright spots, physical activity investments that work—Complete Streets: redesigning the built environment to promote health

Cited by 14 publications

References 4 publications

Association of Built Environment with Physical Activity and Physical Fitness in Men and Women Living inside the City Wall of Xi’an, China

Association of Built Environment with Physical Activity and Physical Fitness in Men and Women Living inside the City Wall of Xi’an, China

Comparison Study of Perceived Neighborhood-Built Environment and Elderly Leisure-Time Physical Activity between Hangzhou and Wenzhou, China

Monitoring State-Level Changes in Walking, Biking, and Taking Public Transit to Work — American Community Survey, 2006 and 2017

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