Playing it safe: The influence of neighbourhood safety on children's physical activity - A review

Neighborhood safety influences children's physical activityPhysical activity during childhood and adolescence provides many health benefits. In light of research suggesting that children are participating less frequently in active transport (e.g., walking and cycling), are spending less time outdoors, and that time spent outdoors is associated with increased physical activity, Carver and colleagues review research that investigates specific aspects of neighborhood safety and their association with the physical activity of children and adolescents. Studies to date have identified road safety and harm from strangers (or