Walkability indices and childhood obesity: A review of epidemiologic evidence

Volume: 22, Issue: S1
Published: Jul 27, 2020
Abstract
The lack of an active neighbourhood living environment can impact community health to a great extent. One such impact manifests in walkability, a measure of urban design in connecting places and facilitating physical activity. Although a low level of walkability is generally considered to be a risk factor for childhood obesity, this association has not been established in obesity research. To further examine this association, we conducted a...
Paper Details
Title
Walkability indices and childhood obesity: A review of epidemiologic evidence
Published Date
Jul 27, 2020
Volume
22
Issue
S1
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