relation: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/4566/
title: Neighbourhood built environment and its impact on physical activity and health: a case study of Leeuwarden
creator: Deen, R. van der
description: Abstract: The influence of built environment factors on health and transportation modes has been extensively studied. However, results remain inconclusive and the main body of literature originates from the Anglo-American context. This study, which utilized quantitative methods, aimed to answer the question: How does the built environment, on a neighbourhood level, influence physical activity and physical health among the residents of Leeuwarden? Built environment indicators used in this study are: population density, access to urban green space and the average distance to a large supermarket. The statistical analysis conducted resulted in no statistically significant relationship between the built environment variables and BMI and only a weak statistically significant result between the variable distance to supermarket and physical activity. However, a higher share of active transportation in a neighbourhood strongly correlates with a lower BMI level. The socioeconomic variables age and income did also tested statistically significantly to health and physical activity. By focusing on improving socio-economic conditions and promoting physical activity, policymakers have the potential to create healthier, more active communities for residents of Leeuwarden.
date: 2024
type: Thesis
type: NonPeerReviewed
format: text
language: en
identifier: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/4566/1/Bachelor-thesis-final.pdf
identifier:   Deen, R. van der  (2024) Neighbourhood built environment and its impact on physical activity and health: a case study of Leeuwarden.  Bachelor thesis.