Association Between the Built Environment in School Neighborhoods With Physical Activity Among New York City Children
Preventing Chronic Disease, 13: 2016
By: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2016/15_0581.htm
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This article tracks the physical activity levels of students who attend neighborhood schools with different built environment characteristics. It concludes that decreasing crime rates and increasing park access can encourage physical activity, and improve health outcomes, in youth.