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Availability of public open space and the practice of leisure-time physical activity among the Brazilian adult population

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  • Marcela Mello Soares

    (Federal University of Minas Gerais)

  • Emanuella Gomes Maia

    (Federal University of Minas Gerais
    State University of Santa Cruz)

  • Rafael Moreira Claro

    (Federal University of Minas Gerais)

Abstract

Objectives To analyze the perceived availability of public open space (POS) in the neighborhood for physical activity (PA) over the years and its association to practice of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) among Brazilian adult population. Methods Data from the surveillance system of risk and protection factors for chronic diseases by telephone survey (Vigitel) from 2011 to 2015 were analyzed (n = 247,548). Prais–Winsten regression was used to investigate the trend of the perceived availability of POS, and Poisson regression to analyze its association to the LTPA. Results The perceived availability of POS in the neighborhood for PA remained fairly stable, from 73.4% in 2011 to 74.0% in 2015. The perception of this availability positively associated with the sufficient practice of LTPA (≥ 150 min/week) (RP = 1.27; p

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  • Marcela Mello Soares & Emanuella Gomes Maia & Rafael Moreira Claro, 2020. "Availability of public open space and the practice of leisure-time physical activity among the Brazilian adult population," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 65(8), pages 1467-1476, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:65:y:2020:i:8:d:10.1007_s00038-020-01476-2
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-020-01476-2
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    2. L. C. Rodrigues & D. S. Canella & R. M. Claro, 2022. "Time trend of overweight and obesity prevalence among older people in Brazilian State Capitals and the Federal District from 2006 to 2019," European Journal of Ageing, Springer, vol. 19(3), pages 555-565, September.

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