Gebel, Klaus, Bauman, Adrian E., and Bull, Fiona C. (2010) Built environment: walkability of neighbourhoods. In: Killoran, Amanda, and Kelly, Michael P., (eds.) Evidence-Based Public Health: Effectiveness and Efficiency. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK, pp. 298-312.

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Abstract

[Extract] Epidemiological studies have consistently demonstrated the numerous health benefits of regular moderate-intensity physical activity. However, in most Western countries large proportions of the population do not accumulate the recommended 150 minutes per week of moderate physical activity. For instance, in the United Kingdom two in three men and three in four women are not sufficiently active, and rates of physical activity have not changed substantially at the population level.

Item ID:	36768
Item Type:	Book Chapter (Research - B1)
ISBN:	978-0-19-956362-3
Keywords:	built environment; walkability; physical activity
Funders:	Sports Knowledge Australia, Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute
Date Deposited:	11 Feb 2016 03:11
FoR Codes:	11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1117 Public Health and Health Services > 111712 Health Promotion @ 70% 11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1117 Public Health and Health Services > 111705 Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety @ 15% 12 BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND DESIGN > 1205 Urban and Regional Planning > 120508 Urban Design @ 15%
SEO Codes:	92 HEALTH > 9204 Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) > 920499 Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) not elsewhere classified @ 80% 92 HEALTH > 9204 Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) > 920405 Environmental Health @ 20%
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