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Neighborhood Built Environment and Socioeconomic Status are Associated with Active Commuting and Sedentary Behavior, but not with Leisure-Time Physical Activity, in University Students
Vladimir E. Martínez-belloCristina MenescardiJavier Molina-garcíaIsaac EstevanAna Queraltsubject
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The role of neighborhood characteristics in promoting physical activity and sedentary behaviors (SB) has not been extensively studied in university students. The study purpose was to analyze the associations of neighborhood built environment and neighborhood socioeconomic status (SES) with active commuting, leisure-time physical activity (LTPA), and SB among university students. This is a cross-sectional study of 308 undergraduate students from two urban universities in Valencia, Spain. Participants&rsquo
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-01 | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |