2024
No
Urban greenery, active school transport, and body weight among Hong Kong children
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tbs.2020.03.001
Yang, Yiyang
Asia
Observational
Epidemiological
Exposure
Students
Elementary (K-5)
Green space
Other
urban greenery
Physical activity
active transport
BMI
childhood obesity
School environment
A survey of 1,148 Hong Kong primary students examined how greenery around schools related to active transport and BMI. Structural modeling revealed greener areas promoted walking and healthier weight, supporting green infrastructure for childhood obesity prevention.
2020