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Does the Built Environment Influence Physical Activity?: Examining the Evidence -- Special Report 282

Physical activity is the leading health indicator in Healthy People 2010, a national agenda for reducing the most significant preventable threats to health. The scientific evidence is strong that ...
Medical Xpress

A closer look at how environment influences physical activity

Regular physical activity is one of the most effective ways to promote health and well-being and reduce chronic disease risk. However, many Americans fall short of the amount of regular physical ...
Nature

Environmental Influences on Childhood Obesity and Physical Activity

Childhood obesity and physical inactivity are shaped by a complex interplay of environmental factors. The built environment, encompassing features such as street connectivity, land-use mix, access to ...
Phys.org

Olympic sports making slow progress on environmental sustainability, study finds

Most International Federations in this summer's Olympics are taking minimal if any action at all on climate and the environment, a new study has found. Research from the University of Exeter Business ...