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Objectively measured walkability and active transport and weight-related outcomes in adults: a systematic review

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  • Gerlinde Grasser
  • Delfien Dyck
  • Sylvia Titze
  • Willibald Stronegger

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More research is needed to determine whether walkability is an appropriate measure for predicting weight-related measures and overall active transportation. As most of the consistent correlates, gross population density, intersection density and the walkability indexes have the potential to be used in planning and monitoring. Copyright Swiss School of Public Health 2013

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  • Gerlinde Grasser & Delfien Dyck & Sylvia Titze & Willibald Stronegger, 2013. "Objectively measured walkability and active transport and weight-related outcomes in adults: a systematic review," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 58(4), pages 615-625, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:58:y:2013:i:4:p:615-625
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-012-0435-0
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