The interplay between social environment and opportunities for physical activity within the built environment: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The association between social and built environments plays a crucial role in influencing physical activity levels. However, a thorough understanding of their combined impact remains unclear. This scoping review seeks to clarify the interplay between social environments and opportunities for physical activity within different built environments, with a particular focus on the implications of socioeconomic status and urban planning on physical activity participation.

Methods

We conducted a systematic literature search across several databases to identify studies exploring the associations between social factors, built environment characteristics, and physical activity levels. The inclusion criteria were studies published in English between 2000 and 2022, encompassi

SUBMITTER: Hoyer-Kruse J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11363614 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature