Edwards, PeggyTsouros, Agis2019-08-222019-08-222006-12-3192890218109789289021814https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/326536x, 54 p.Danish version published by Danish Healthy Cities NetworkFrench version published by Ministry of Health, Youth, Sport, Clubs and AssociationsGerman version published by Fonds Gesundes ÖsterreichHebrew version published by Israeli Healthy Cities NetworkItalian version published by Armando Editore S.r.l.Portuguese version published by Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health and LeisureSlovenian version published by Regional Public Health and Health Promotion Centre, Regional Public Health Institute MariborTurkish version published by Turkish Healthy Cities AssociationPeople’s participation in physical activity is influenced by the built, natural and social environments in which they live as well as by personal factors such as sex and age and ability, time and motivation. Local governments have a crucial role to play in creating environments that promote opportunities for physical activity and active living. This booklet concisely overviews the best available evidence on physical activity in the urban environment and makes suggestions for policy and practice based on that evidence.enPhysical FitnessExerciseUrban HealthHealth PromotionEpidemiologyLocal GovernmentCommunity Health PlanningEuropePublicationsWorld Health Organization