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Susan H Babey¹, Joelle Wolstein¹, Allison L Diamant²

¹UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, 10960 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1550, Los Angeles, California 90024.

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Walking for transportation and leisure increased among California adults. Prevalence varies by age, income, race, and neighborhood factors, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to promote walking and reduce disparities.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Epidemiology
Urban Planning

Background:

Walking is a key physical activity for health and community well-being.
Understanding trends in walking for transportation and leisure is crucial for public health policy.
Disparities in walking prevalence may reflect socioeconomic and environmental factors.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine trends in walking for transportation and leisure among California adults from 2003 to 2013-14.
To identify demographic and socioeconomic factors associated with walking for transportation and leisure.
To inform policy initiatives aimed at promoting walking and reducing health disparities.

Main Methods:

Analysis of data from the 2013-14 California Health Interview Survey.
Comparison of walking prevalence data from 2003 and 2013-14.
Examination of variations in walking prevalence by age, income, race/ethnicity, and neighborhood characteristics.

Main Results:

The prevalence of both walking for transportation and walking for leisure has increased among California adults since 2003.
Walking for transportation and leisure shows significant variation across different age groups, income levels, and racial/ethnic populations.
Neighborhood safety and cohesion are associated with higher rates of walking for both purposes.

Conclusions:

Increased walking for transportation and leisure indicates positive trends in physical activity, but disparities persist.
Addressing socioeconomic and environmental determinants is essential for equitable promotion of walking.
Policy and community-level interventions are needed to ensure all adults have opportunities to walk for transportation and leisure.