The contribution of travel-related urban zones, cycling and pedestrian networks and green space to commuting physical activity among adults – a cross-sectional population-based study using geographical information systems

The contribution of travel-related urban zones, cycling and pedestrian networks and green space to commuting physical activity among adults – a cross-sectional population-based study using geographical information systems

Abstract Background The current political agenda aims to promote active environments and physical activity while commuting to work, but research on it has provided mixed results. This study examines whether the proximity of green space and people’s residence in different travel-related urban zones c...

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Main Authors: Tomi E. Mäki-Opas, Katja Borodulin, Heli Valkeinen, Sari Stenholm, Anton E. Kunst, Thomas Abel, Tommi Härkänen, Leena Kopperoinen, Pekka Itkonen, Ritva Prättälä, Sakari Karvonen, Seppo Koskinen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Transport-related physical activity
Green space
Built environment
Socioecological model
Population study
GIS
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3264-x

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