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Associations between the traditional and novel neighbourhood built environment metrics and weight status among Canadian men and women
ObjectivesNeighbourhood characteristics can impact the health of residents. This study investigated associations between objectively derived...
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The neighbourhood built environment and health-related fitness: a narrative systematic review
BackgroundThere is increasing evidence demonstrating the importance of the neighbourhood built environment in supporting physical activity. Physical...
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The longitudinal effects of the built environment on transportation and recreational walking, and differences by age and sex: systematic review protocol
BackgroundIn high-income countries, the prevalence of physical inactivity and non-communicable diseases is high, and it is now well-established that...
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Impact of Neighborhood on Cardiovascular Health: A Contemporary Narrative Review
Purpose of ReviewThis review summarizes approaches towards neighborhood characterization in relation to cardiovascular health; contemporary...
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Socioeconomic position, built environment and physical activity among children and adolescents: a systematic review of mediating and moderating effects
BackgroundPhysical activity behaviors among children and adolescents are socioeconomically patterned. Understanding if, and how, the built...
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Caring for the Elderly in Trauma (Racism, Equity, and Disparities in Trauma)
Purpose of ReviewTo describe racial and ethnic disparities in trauma care and outcomes among older adults.
Recent FindingsCompared to their younger...
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Identifying obesogenic environment through spatial clustering of body mass index among adults
BackgroundThe escalating trend of obesity in Malaysia is surmounting, and the lack of evidence on the environmental influence on obesity is...
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Reliability of streetscape audits comparing on‐street and online observations: MAPS-Global in 5 countries
BackgroundMicroscale environmental features are usually evaluated using direct on-street observations. This study assessed inter-rater reliability of...
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Neighbourhood and path-based greenspace in three European countries: associations with objective physical activity
BackgroundGreenspace has been associated with health benefits in many contexts. An important pathway may be through outdoor physical activity. We use...
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Associations between the built environment and physical activity among adults with low socio-economic status in Canada: a systematic review
ObjectiveTo synthesize literature on the associations between the built environment and physical activity among adults with low socio-economic status...
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Neighborhood disadvantage is associated with KRAS-mutated non-small cell lung cancer risk
PurposeIt remains unclear why individuals living in disadvantaged neighborhoods have shorter non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) survival. It is...
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Associations of accelerometer measured school- and non-school based physical activity and sedentary time with body mass index: IPEN Adolescent study
BackgroundThis study examined the strength, shape and direction of associations of accelerometer-assessed overall, school- and non-school-based...
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Differential effects of lifestyle activities on disability incidence based on neighborhood amenities
BackgroundThis study examined the effect of neighborhood amenities on disability risk among community-dwelling older adults in Japan, based on...
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Driving the determinants of older people’s mental health in the context of urban resilience: a sco** review
BackgroundPopulation aging is a pervasive phenomenon occurring rapidly worldwide, while sustainable development goals are considered the mental...
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Social-ecological factors influencing loneliness and social isolation in older people: a sco** review
There are growing calls from researchers and policy makers to redefine loneliness and social isolation (SI) as public health issues, and to move...
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Spread of Makoyoh’sokoi (Wolf Trail): a community led, physical activity-based, holistic wellness program for Indigenous women in Canada
Globally, Indigenous populations have been impacted by colonization. Populations who have endured colonization are at higher risk of develo**...
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The relationship between living in urban and rural areas of Scotland and children’s physical activity and sedentary levels: a country-wide cross-sectional analysis
BackgroundLiving in urban or rural environments may influence children’s levels of physical activity and sedentary behaviours. We know little about...
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Correlates and determinants of transport-related physical activity among adults: an interdisciplinary systematic review
IntroductionTransport-related physical activity (TRPA) has been identified as a way to increase physical activity due to its discretionary and...
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Assessing the Impact of Urban Environments on Mental Health and Perception Using Deep Learning: A Review and Text Mining Analysis
Understanding how outdoor environments affect mental health outcomes is vital in today’s fast-paced and urbanized society. Recently, advancements in...
