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The Role of Built Environment in Promoting Physical Activity and Preventing Chronic Diseases: A Scoping Review
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JPHE 2021 4(1):76; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 10 February 2021 / Accepted: 10 March 2021 / Published Online: 30 May 2021
Abstract
The built environment plays a crucial role in shaping individuals' physical activity levels and overall health outcomes. This scoping review examines the influence of built environment characteristics, such as urban design, transportation infrastructure, and land-use patterns, on physical activity behaviors and chronic disease prevention. It synthesizes evidence from multidisciplinary studies exploring the relationship between built environment features and various chronic conditions, including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Additionally, the review identifies gaps in the literature and proposes future research directions to inform urban planning and public health strategies aimed at promoting active living.
Copyright: © 2021 by Hayes. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Hayes, A. The Role of Built Environment in Promoting Physical Activity and Preventing Chronic Diseases: A Scoping Review. Journal of Public Health & Environment, 2021, 4, 76. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Hayes A. The Role of Built Environment in Promoting Physical Activity and Preventing Chronic Diseases: A Scoping Review. Journal of Public Health & Environment; 2021, 4(1):76. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Hayes, Audrey 2021. "The Role of Built Environment in Promoting Physical Activity and Preventing Chronic Diseases: A Scoping Review" Journal of Public Health & Environment 4, no.1:76. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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