A5021133511- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Physical Activity and Health
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Health and Medical Studies
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies
- Transportation Planning and Optimization
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Vehicle emissions and performance
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Noise Effects and Management
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Community Health and Development
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
Swiss Distance University of Applied Sciences
2019-2024
University of Zurich
2011-2021
Prevention Institute
2018
The University of Western Australia
2014
Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine
1998-2014
Loughborough University
2014
World Health Organization - Italy
2010
European Centre for Living Technology
2006-2009
World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe
2008-2009
World Health Organization - Pakistan
2007
Active travel (cycling, walking) is beneficial for the health due to increased physical activity (PA). However, active may increase intake of air pollution, leading negative consequences. We examined risk–benefit balance between related PA and exposure pollution across a range scenarios. The effects were estimated through changes in all-cause mortality different levels pollution. Air was background concentrations fine particulate matter (PM2.5), ranging from 5 200 μg/m3. For exposure, we...
Active travel (walking or cycling for transport) is considered the most sustainable form of personal transport. Yet its net effects on mobility-related CO2 emissions are complex and under-researched. Here we collected activity data in seven European cities derived life cycle across modes purposes. Daily were 3.2 kgCO2 per person, with car contributing 70% 1%. Cyclists had 84% lower than non-cyclists. Life decreased by −14% additional trip −62% each avoided trip. An average person who...
Developing national physical activity (PA) recommendations is an essential element of effective approach to promote PA. Systematic overview and analysis PA across the European Region World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO information focal points provided which was complemented through online searches input from other experts. Information received until summer 2012 37 countries analyzed. Sixteen did not have while 21 did. For 17 countries, source document accessible. Seventeen referred...
Lung cancer is the most frequent malignant neoplasm in countries, and main cancer-related cause of mortality worldwide both sexes combined. The geographic temporal patterns lung incidence, as well mortality, on a population level are chiefly determined by tobacco consumption, aetiological factor carcinogenesis. Other factors such genetic susceptibility, poor diet, occupational exposures air pollution may act independently or concert with smoking shaping descriptive epidemiology cancer....
This study aims to present information on the surveillance, policy developments, and implementation of physical activity policies in 28 European Union (EU) countries. Data was collected EU Recommendation health-enhancing (HEPA) across sectors. In line with monitoring framework proposed Recommendation, a questionnaire designed capture 23 indicators. Of 27 countries that responded survey, 22 have implemented actions more than 10 indicators, four 20 one country has fully addressed all...
Physical activity has been widely associated with beneficial health effects. The use of electric-assist bicycles (e-bikes) can lead to increased or decreased physical activity, depending on the transport mode substituted. This study aimed compare levels e-bikers and conventional bicycle users (cyclists) as well across e-bike user groups based substituted by e-bike. related parameters were analysed. Data from longitudinal on-line survey PASTA project used. recruited over 10,000 participants...
Only one-third of the European population meets minimum recommended levels physical activity (PA). Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases. Walking and cycling transport (active mobility, AM) are well suited to provide regular PA. The research project Activity through Sustainable Transport Approaches (PASTA) pursues following aims: (1) investigate correlates interrelations AM, PA, air pollution crash risk; (2) evaluate effectiveness selected interventions...
Over the past years there has been increasing interest in physical activity promotion and development of appropriate policy. So far, no comprehensive overview activities taking place Europe this area public health policy.Using different search methods, 49 national policy documents on were identified. An analysis grid covering key features was developed for 27 published English.Analysis showed that many general recommendations developments are being followed, example: goals formulated, an...
Reduction of sedentary time and an increase in physical activity offer potential to improve public health. However, quantifying behaviour under real world conditions is a major challenge no standard good practice available. Our aim was compare the results obtained with self-reported instrument (Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ)) wearable sensor (SenseWear) repeated measures study design. Healthy adults (41 Antwerp, 41 Barcelona 40 London) wore SenseWear armband for seven...
Policy analysis is considered essential for achieving successful reforms in health promotion and public health. The only framework physical activity (PA) policy was developed at a time when the field of PA research its early stages. has since grown, our understanding what elements need to be included comprehensive now more refined. This study new conceptual – Comprehensive Analysis on Physical Activity (CAPPA) framework. development CAPPA based on: (i) an extensive review literature; (ii)...
National policy approaches to physical activity (PA) promotion and sedentary behaviour (SB) reduction are needed address rising rates of non-communicable diseases. Understanding the process impact through robust research evaluation is crucial for facilitating successful reforms in national health policy. This scoping review, therefore, aimed map evidence on indicators, development, content PA and/or SB policies globally. A systematic search academic grey literature was conducted six...
Physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for non-communicable diseases, yet many are not sufficiently active. The Activity through Sustainable Transport Approaches (PASTA) study aims to better understand active mobility (walking and cycling transport solely or in combination with public transport) as an innovative approach integrate physical activity into individuals' everyday lives. PASTA will collect data multiple cities a longitudinal cohort design correlates mobility, its...