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Evidence synthesis - A systematized literature review on the associations between neighbourhood built characteristics and walking among Canadian adults

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Scientific Abstract

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Last year literature searched

2016
Year Published

2019
Quality Rating

5/10 (AMSTAR rating from ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è Health Forum)
Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted

Canada (24)
Global/regional focus

WHO - Americas region<br />
Country focus

Canada (24)
Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus

Additional details about the research

Type of document

Systematic review addressing other questions
Type of question

Not effectiveness
Focus

Specific
Target

Individual
System
Domain

Programs and services
Infrastructure
Urban planning
Transportation
Safety - Pedestrian
Sustainable transportation options
Sustainable Development Goals
3. Good health and well-being (partially covered)
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
11. Sustainable cities and communities
Social system topic(s)
Theme

Optimal aging

Publication details

Citation

Farkas B, Wagner DJ, Nettel-Aguirre A, Friedenreich C, McCormack GR. Evidence synthesis - A systematized literature review on the associations between neighbourhood built characteristics and walking among Canadian adults. Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada. 2019;39(1):1-14.
DOI

10.24095/hpcdp.39.1.01

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