Objectively-assessed neighbourhood destination accessibility and physical activity in adults from 10 countries: An analysis of moderators and perceptions as mediators

Ester Cerin, Terry L. Conway, Marc A. Adams, Anthony Barnett, Kelli L. Cain, Neville Owen, Lars B. Christiansen, Delfien van Dyck, Josef Mitáš, Olga L. Sarmiento, Rachel C. Davey, Rodrigo Reis, Deborah Salvo, Grant Schofield and James F. Sallis

Social Science & Medicine, 2018, vol. 211, issue C, 282-293

Abstract: Residents of neighbourhoods with high destination accessibility (higher population density, more-interconnected streets, and better access to services, public transport and parks) are more physically active. Evidence on the factors that underlie these associations is sparse and inconsistent.

Keywords: Geographic information systems; Physical activity; Sociodemographic characteristics; Perceived neighbourhood attributes; Walkability; Parks; Public transport; Mediated moderation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2018.06.034

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