Activity-friendly neighbourhoods can benefit non-communicable and infectious diseases
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Adlakha, Deepti and Sallis, James Fleming Jr. (2020). Activity-friendly neighbourhoods can benefit non-communicable and infectious diseases. Cities & Health. pp. 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1080/23748834.2020.1783479
Authors | Adlakha, Deepti and Sallis, James Fleming Jr |
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Abstract | Walkable, activity-friendly neighbourhoods are recommended for their benefits for non-communicable diseases, environmental sustainability, and economic performance. But how do activity-friendly neighbourhoods function during infectious disease pandemics like COVID-19? The spread of COVID-19 in some of the world’s dense cities has raised concerns about the risks of urban density and public transit. However, there are several pathways by which dense, mixed-use neighbourhoods with transit access and recreation facilities can reduce the risk of both infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases. Reducing health inequities is a core value for public health, and we comment on strategies for equitably creating activity-friendly communities. |
Keywords | COVID-19; physical activity; density |
Year | 2020 |
Journal | Cities & Health |
Journal citation | pp. 1-5 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
ISSN | 2374-8834 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/23748834.2020.1783479 |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Page range | 1-5 |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 24 Jul 2020 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 09 Jun 2020 |
Deposited | 14 Mar 2022 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8x8q7/activity-friendly-neighbourhoods-can-benefit-non-communicable-and-infectious-diseases
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