Citation

Cerin E, Leslie E, du Toit L, Owen N, Frank LD. Health Place 2007; 13(3): 713-724.

Affiliation

Institute of Human Performance, The University of Hong Kong, 111 Pokfulam Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong. ecerin@hku.hk

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.healthplace.2006.11.002

PMID

17239654

Abstract

Associations between access to destinations and walking for transport were examined. Households (N=2650) were selected from 32 urban communities varying in walkability and socio-economic status. Respondents reported perceived proximity of destinations, transport-related walking, reasons for neighbourhood selection, and socio-demographic characteristics. Geographic Information Systems data defined objective measures of access to destinations. Measures of access to destinations were associated with transport-related walking. Associations depended on socio-demographic factors and type of destinations. Workplace proximity was the most significant contributor to transport-related walking, especially among women. Regular walking to work resulted in the accrual of sufficient physical activity for health benefits.

Language: en