Spatial analysis of crime incidence and adolescent physical activity.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Adolescents do not achieve recommended levels of physical activity. Crime is believed to be a barrier to physical activity among youth, but findings are inconsistent. This study compares the spatial distribution of crime incidences and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among adolescents in Massachusetts between 2011 and 2012, and examines the correlation between crime and MVPA.

Methods

Eighty adolescents provided objective physical activity (accelerometer) and location (Global Positioning Systems) data. Crime report data were obtained from the city police department. Data were mapped using geographic information systems, and crime and MVPA densities were calculated using kernel density estimations. Spearman's correlation tested for associations between

SUBMITTER: Robinson AI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4801666 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature