Key result
Objectively measured and perceived neighbourhood built environment characteristics, such as higher walkability and street connectivity, were associated with increased health-related fitness.
Why the study?
Few studies have investigated potential links between the built environment and health-related fitness, despite evidence linking neighbourhood built environments to physical activity behaviors and chronic health conditions.
Is the neighbourhood built environment associated with health-related fitness in healthy adults?
Population
25 quantitative studies of adults aged 18 years or older without physical disabilities or relevant health issues
Comparison
Neighbourhood built environment characteristics vs health-related fitness
Design
Systematic review
Authors
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Neighbourhood destinations may support adult fitness independent of activity; leaves open causal effects pending longitudinal studies adjusting for self-selection.
Systematic Review
Is the neighbourhood built environment associated with health-related fitness in healthy adults?
Neighbourhood built environment features are associated with aspects of health-related fitness, highlighting the role of urban design in public health.
Frehlich et al. (2021) conducted a systematic review in Health-related fitness. Neighbourhood built environment was evaluated on Health-related fitness (flexibility, cardiorespiratory fitness, grip strength, and body composition). Objectively measured and perceived neighbourhood built environment characteristics, such as higher walkability and street connectivity, were associated with increased health-related fitness.
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