Macro-environmental factors and physical activity in 28 European Union countries
File(s)
Accepted version
Author(s)
Laverty, AA
Thompson, Hayley
Cetateanu, Andreea
Filippidis, Filippos T
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Data from the representative 2013 Eurobarometer survey were combined with macro-environmental data to assess relationships with different domains of physical activity (PA) in 28 European Union countries. Higher mean annual temperatures were the only macro-environmental factor found to be associated with levels of physical activity; an increase in the mean annual temperature by 1°C was associated with−0.94 fewer minutes of vigorous-intensity activity per week (95% CI: −1.66 to −0.23). This highlights the importance of modifiable influences (e.g. opportunities for active travel) on PA and underscores the potential of public health interventions to raise levels of physical activity.
Date Issued
2018-04-01
Date Acceptance
2018-01-19
Citation
European Journal of Public Health, 2018, 28 (2), pp.300-302
ISSN
1101-1262
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Start Page
300
End Page
302
Journal / Book Title
European Journal of Public Health
Volume
28
Issue
2
Copyright Statement
© The Author(s) 2018. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Public Health Association. All rights reserved.
Sponsor
National Institute for Health Research
Grant Number
RP_2014-04-032
Subjects
Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
1117 Public Health And Health Services
Public Health
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2018-02-09