Built environmental correlates of physical activity in China: A review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

China faces growing levels of physical inactivity and obesity, associated with increasing urbanization and changing lifestyles in recent years. China is expanding its cities to accommodate a growing urban population. This paper identifies built environment factors that are associated with physical activity in China. Findings can inform urban design and development in China to support increased physical activity.

Methods

This paper is modeled on a review of built environment correlates of walking by Saelens and Handy (2008). Saelens and Handy reviewed research in developed countries. The present paper reviews 42 empirical studies that were conducted in China and were published between 2006 and 2014.

Results

Results discuss the association of built environment

SUBMITTER: Day K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4929152 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature