A cross-sectional study examining predictors of visit frequency to local green space and the impact this has on physical activity levels

A cross-sectional study examining predictors of visit frequency to local green space and the impact this has on physical activity levels

Abstract Background Lack of physical activity (PA) is a growing public health concern. There is a growing body of literature that suggests a positive relationship may exist between the amount of local green space near one’s home and PA levels. For instance, park proximity has been shown to predict P...

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Main Authors: Elliott P. Flowers, Paul Freeman, Valerie F. Gladwell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Local green space
Nature relatedness
Perceptions
Physical activity
Green exercise
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3050-9

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