Abstract
Walkable, activity-friendly neighbourhoods are recommended for their benefits for noncommunicable diseases, environmental sustainability, and economic performance. But how do activity-friendly neighbourhoods function during infectious disease pandemics like COVID-19? The spread of COVID-19 in some of the world’s dense cities has raised concerns about risks of urban density and public transit. However, there are several pathways by which dense, mixed-use neighbourhoods with transit access and recreation facilities can reduce risk of both infectious diseases and non communicable diseases. Reducing health inequities is a core value for public health, and we comment on strategies for equitably creating activity-friendly communities.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Cities and Health |
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| Publication status | Published - 24 Jul 2020 |
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- Activity-friendly Neighbourhoods Can Benefit Non-communicable and Infectious Diseases
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