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

Findings
Recency, quality and context of the findings
  • Last year literature searched
    2016
  • Year Published
    2019
  • Quality Rating
    5/10 (AMSTAR rating from McMaster 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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