eprintid: 4566
rev_number: 5
eprint_status: archive
userid: 1
dir: disk0/00/00/45/66
datestamp: 2024-07-08 12:19:20
lastmod: 2024-07-08 12:19:20
status_changed: 2024-07-08 12:19:20
type: thesis
metadata_visibility: show
sword_depositor: 1
creators_name: Deen, R. van der
creators_id: S4914414
creators_email: rubenvanderdeen@gmail.com
title: Neighbourhood built environment and its impact on physical activity and health: a case study of Leeuwarden
ispublished: unpub
full_text_status: public
abstract: 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
pages: 21
thesis_type: bachelor
degree_programme: TP
tutors_name: Ramezani, S.
tutors_organization: Fac. Ruimtelijke wetenschappen, Spatial Planning & Design
tutors_email: s.ramezani@rug.nl
security: public
keywords_local: Leeuwarden
keywords_local: Neighbourhood
keywords_local: Built environment
keywords_local: BMI
keywords_local: Active-transportation
language_iso: en
date_issued: 2024-07-07
citation:   Deen, R. van der  (2024) Neighbourhood built environment and its impact on physical activity and health: a case study of Leeuwarden.  Bachelor thesis.   
document_url: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/4566/1/Bachelor-thesis-final.pdf