Rural-urban differences in perceived social and built environments and associations with physical activity among youth in the United States

Key Points

• Youth physical activity is influenced by perceived social and built environments, showing notable differences based on urbanicity.
• Higher levels of physical activity are linked to positive perceptions of the environment, particularly in urban areas compared to rural settings.
• Observational analysis revealing differences in youth perceptions of their environments based on urban versus rural living conditions.
• Understanding these differences may inform interventions to enhance physical activity opportunities for youth in diverse settings.