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ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
Health
Psychology Online first March 2013
Study selection: Randomized and non-randomized
studies on the effect of individually targeted intervention materials to
promote walking and cycling interventions in adults were eligible for
inclusion. Interventions delivered at a population level (such as mass-media
campaigns) were excluded. Interventions had to be compared to "standard
care" or "no intervention".
It's the first
time the state has quantified spending on organized bike rides, races and other
non-commuting trips. Additionally, their survey broke cycling activity down by
region, and showed where the spinoff spending goes...
The primary objective of this study was to
estimate the statewide economic impacts of active transportation in New Jersey
in one year. The study was conducted in 2012 and used data from calendar year
2011. The research analyzed active transportation-related capital investments,
businesses, and events to estimate economic activity generated and jobs
supported. Using economic modeling, the research concluded that these
components of active transportation contributed an estimated $497.46 million to
the New Jersey economy in 2011.
The report
recommends a number of measures to increase cycling uptake….
This brief
summarizes the available evidence about strategies for increasing bicycling
levels and encouraging bicycling as a mode of transportation. It also presents
related policy implications.
CHILDREN
Preventive Medicine Online 30 May 2013
In Press
Highlights:
·
Child’s proximity to food and
physical activity outlets was measured multiple ways.
·
Child’s proximity to
convenience stores was related to adverse weight outcomes.
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Child’s proximity to parks was
associated with improved weight outcomes.
·
Specific proximity measures
have different meanings in varied geo-spatial contexts.
·
Ill-suited proximity measures
may confound findings and mislead interventions.
Parents who walked to school themselves
could be driving their children towards chronic ill health in the future which
could cost the UK billions, says the Must Try Harder report published by Living
Streets…
CHRONIC DISEASE
Mayo Clinic Proceedings Volume 88, Issue
6, June 2013, Pages 588–592
Among this large sample of adults, those
with a family history of chronic disease were less inclined to regularly engage
in physical activity. Thus, targeted programs encouraging adoption and
maintenance of health-promoting physical activity might be warranted,
specifically targeting individuals with familial history of disease.
PLoS ONE 8(6): e65130.
doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0065130
Researchers found no single reason that
less affluent patients exercised less, but rather pointed to a variety of
factors….. Another problem, noted the lead researcher, David Alter, in an
interview is that exercise is still not prescribed routinely and programs are
not in place to facilitate it.
MENTAL HEALTH
This report considers how physical
activity can enhance psychological wellbeing and mental health, asking people
to reconsider the way they view physical activity in the UK.
OLDER ADULTS
An Online Networking and Knowledge
Exchange Platform
Osteoporosis International April 2013
It appears that resistance training
alone or in combination with impact-loading activities are most osteogenic for
this population, whereas the walking trials had limited effect on BMD.
Therefore, regular resistance training and impact-loading activities should be
considered as a strategy to prevent osteoporosis in middle-aged and older men.
High quality randomized controlled trials are needed to establish the optimal
exercise prescription.
BioMed Central Public Health 2013,
13:449
doi:10.1186/1471-2458-13-449
A systematic literature search of the
published literature was conducted. Included were published reports of original
research that independently reported: the PA level of non-institutional older
adults (aged 60 years and over); and the proportion of older adults in the
different samples who met PA recommendations or guidelines. The review was
restricted to studies published since 2000 to provide a current picture of
older adults’ PA levels.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The National Institute for Health and
Care Excellence (NICE) has published new guidelines for primary care practitioners
to support them to identify adults who are not active enough and encourage them
to get moving.
URBAN DESIGN
Landscape and Urban Planning Volume 117,
September 2013, Pages 100–111
Urban nature parks that are responsive to
public needs will be valued by the public, who will ultimately express their
interests through voting. In order for management to be responsive to the
public, park professionals need to understand public attitudes about urban
nature spaces.
Accident Analysis & Prevention
Online 31 May 2013 In Press
Highlights:
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Better land use diversity,
intersection density, and accessibilities to retail shops tend to increase
walking activities.
·
Accessibility to retail shops,
as well as speed limits and traffic volumes, are associated with traffic crash
frequency.
·
Traffic crash frequency in a
neighborhood is negatively correlated with older residents’ walking activity
levels.
WORKPLACE
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
2013, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD009209.
DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009209.pub2
We conclude that there was insufficient
evidence to assess whether workplace pedometer interventions are of benefit.
There is a need for further high quality randomized controlled trials to be
undertaken with a range of health outcomes and assessment in the long term.
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