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Review
. 2005 Apr;33(2):69-75.
doi: 10.1097/00003677-200504000-00003.

Can the physical environment determine physical activity levels?

Reid Ewing  1
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Review

Can the physical environment determine physical activity levels?

Reid Ewing. Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2005 Apr.

Abstract

Does your place of residence affect your level of physical activity and ultimately your weight and health? There is relatively strong evidence of association between compact development patterns and use of active travel modes such as walking and transit. There is weaker evidence of linkage between compact development, overall physical activity, and downstream weight and health effects.

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