The Built Environment and Population Physical Activity: Methods for Mapping the Relevant Laws.

Tracy Nau William Bellew Billie Giles-Corti Adrian E Bauman Ben J Smith

Published in: Journal of physical activity & health (2023)

Law is a neglected element of policy research for PA. There is a need for accessible legal data to drive the design, investment, and implementation of legal interventions to improve population PA. Legal mapping is a first step toward evaluation of such laws for PA. This paper provides a practical case study and guidance for the 10 stages in legal mapping of laws that influence the built environment for PA.

Keyphrases

physical activity
high resolution
high density
healthcare
public health
primary care
body mass index
mental health
electronic health record
big data
quality improvement
mass spectrometry
depressive symptoms