International Study Links Physical Activity and Walkable Features in Urban Neighborhoods

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Large differences in adults’ physical activity levels may be attributed the features in the urban environment, like street intersections, public transit stops, number of parks, and residential density, according an international study done by researchers at UC San Diego published in the Lancet in April 2016.

The purpose of the study was to explore how features in urban neighborhoods are related to physical activity levels. 

The authors of this study conclude that changing the built environment is a promising solution to improve physical activity levels, thus health. This will require cross-sector collaboration with non-traditional health partners, like urban planning, transportation, and parks.  

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