Built Environment Approaches to Increase Physical Activity: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association

Engaging in regular physical activity is one of the most important things people can do to improve their cardiovascular health; however, population levels of physical activity remain low in the United States. Effective population-based approaches implemented in communities can help increase physical...

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Vydané v:Circulation (New York, N.Y.) Ročník 142; číslo 11; s. e160
Hlavní autori: Omura, John D, Carlson, Susan A, Brown, David R, Hopkins, David P, Kraus, William E, Staffileno, Beth A, Thomas, Randal J, Lobelo, Felipe, Fulton, Janet E
Médium: Journal Article
Jazyk:English
Vydavateľské údaje: United States 15.09.2020
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American Heart Association
Built Environment
Cardiovascular Diseases - prevention & control
Exercise
Health Promotion
Humans
United States
United States
built environment
exercise
AHA Scientific Statements
ISSN:1524-4539, 1524-4539
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Shrnutí:Engaging in regular physical activity is one of the most important things people can do to improve their cardiovascular health; however, population levels of physical activity remain low in the United States. Effective population-based approaches implemented in communities can help increase physical activity among all Americans. Evidence suggests that built environment interventions offer one such approach. These interventions aim to create or modify community environmental characteristics to make physical activity easier or more accessible for all people in the places where they live. In 2016, the Community Preventive Services Task Force released a recommendation for built environment approaches to increase physical activity. This recommendation is based on a systematic review of 90 studies (search period, 1980-June 2014) conducted using methods outlined by the Guide to Community Preventive Services. The Community Preventive Services Task Force found sufficient evidence of effectiveness to recommend combined built environment strategies. Specifically, these strategies combine interventions to improve pedestrian or bicycle transportation systems with interventions to improve land use and environmental design. Components of transportation systems can include street pattern design and connectivity, pedestrian infrastructure, bicycle infrastructure, and public transit infrastructure and access. Components of land use and environmental design can include mixed land use, increased residential density, proximity to community or neighborhood destinations, and parks and recreational facility access. Implementing this Community Preventive Services Task Force recommendation in communities across the United States can help promote healthy and active living, increase physical activity, and ultimately improve cardiovascular health.
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ISSN:1524-4539
1524-4539
DOI:10.1161/CIR.0000000000000884