Longitudinal associations between built environment characteristics and changes in active commuting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few studies have assessed the predictors of changes in commuting. This study investigated the associations between physical environmental characteristics and changes in active commuting.

Methods

Adults from the population-based European Prospective Investigation into Cancer (EPIC)-Norfolk cohort self-reported commuting patterns in 2000 and 2007. Active commuters were defined as those who reported 'always' or 'usually' walking or cycling to work. Environmental attributes around the home and route were assessed using Geographical Information Systems. Associations between potential environmental predictors and uptake and maintenance of active commuting were modelled using logistic regression, adjusting for age, sex and BMI.

Results

Of the 2757 participants (62

SUBMITTER: Yang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5527401 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature