Mediating Role of Leisure-Time Physical Activity on the Association Between Public Open Spaces and Hypertension in Adults: A Prospective Study
A greater variety of POSs near home is associated with a reduced risk of hypertension, partly explained by increased LTPA. These findings support urban planning strategies that enhance diverse recreational environments to promote cardiovascular health in middle-income urban cities.
Authors
- Pedro Curi Hallal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1470-6461)
- Andreia Machado Miranda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8500-0549)
- Bianca Mitie Onita (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4574-8242)
- Alex Antônio Florindo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4429-0826)
Institutions
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (US)
- Universidade de São Paulo (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Physical Activity and Health
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0344
- Primary Topic
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00