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Built Environment Correlates of Walking
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2008 · Vol. 40(7) · pp. S550–S566
Brian E. Saelens✉(Seattle Children's Hospital)Susan Handy(University of California, Davis)
Abstract
More recent evidence supports the conclusions of prior reviews, and new studies address some of the limitations of earlier studies. Although prospective studies are needed, evidence on correlates appears sufficient to support policy changes.
Urban Transport and AccessibilityNoise Effects and ManagementUrban Green Space and HealthRecreationBuilt environmentDestinationsSpace (punctuation)Land usePsychologyTransport engineeringApplied psychologyGeographyComputer science
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City PlanningEnvironment DesignHumansPopulation DensitySafetyTransportationWalking
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