Physical activity in deprived communities in London: examining individual and neighbourhood-level factors.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The objectives of this study were to examine relationships between neighbourhood-level and individual-level characteristics and physical activity in deprived London neighbourhoods.

Methods

In 40 of the most deprived neighbourhoods in London (ranked in top 11% in London by Index of Multiple Deprivation) a cross-sectional survey (n = 4107 adults aged > = 16 years), neighbourhood audit tool, GIS measures and routine data measured neighbourhood and individual-level characteristics. The binary outcome was meeting the minimum recommended (CMO, UK) 5 × 30 mins moderate physical activity per week. Multilevel modelling was used to examine associations between physical activity and individual and neighbourhood-level characteristics.

Results

Respondents living more

SUBMITTER: Watts P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3724838 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature