MPC Member Publications

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Title: Are low income children more physically active when they live in homes with bigger yards? A longitudinal analysis of the NET-Works Study

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2020

ISSN: 1873-2054

DOI: 10.1016/J.HEALTHPLACE.2020.102330

PMID: 32543422

Abstract: This study prospectively examined the relationship of home yard-size to objectively measured physical activity over three years among a cohort of 531 low-income pre-school-aged children. An adjusted total-effect association of 12.72 additional minutes per week of moderate/vigorous physical activity (MVPA) was observed for each additional hectare of yard-size. The direct-effect association, adjusting for previous year MVPA, was not statistically significant. This study provides evidence that the private or semi-private space around the house may impact children's’ physical activity. Public health and urban planning practitioners should consider these results to identify built environment solutions for improving MVPA among low-income minority children.

Url: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32543422/

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Authors: Miller, Jonathan M.; Fan, Yingling; Sherwood, Nancy E.; Osypuk, Theresa; French, Simone

Periodical (Full): Health & place

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Volume: 63

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