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Disparities in physical activity resource availability in six US regions
Sydney A Jones1, Latetia V Moore2, Kari Moore3
1Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Preventive Medicine
|June 13, 2015
Summary
Physical activity resources like parks and recreational facilities were less available in minority and low-income areas. This highlights disparities in access that need to be addressed for equitable community planning.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Urban Planning
- Environmental Justice
Background:
- Equitable access to physical activity resources is crucial for community health and well-being.
- Understanding the distribution of parks and recreational facilities is essential for targeted interventions.
- Sociodemographic factors can influence the availability of public health resources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the availability of physical activity resources across different sociodemographic groups.
- To identify disparities in access to parks and recreational facilities.
- To examine regional variations in resource distribution.
Main Methods:
- Ecological study analyzing data from 2009-2012 on parks and recreational facilities.
- Utilized census tract-level data on resource presence, quantity, and density.
- Employed regression models to associate resource availability with racial/ethnic composition, income, and age demographics.
Main Results:
- Parks and recreational facilities were less available in predominantly minority census tracts compared to non-Hispanic white tracts.
- Low-income tracts and those with more children had similar park access but fewer recreational facilities.
- Significant regional variations in resource availability were observed across the six studied states.
Conclusions:
- Physical activity resource availability is unevenly distributed across sociodemographic characteristics and geographic regions.
- Knowledge of resource distribution is vital for developing strategies to ensure equitable access.
- Addressing these disparities can promote healthier communities through improved access to public spaces.
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