Sökning: "outdoor activities"

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1. 26. Planning for an urban recreational landscape : tracing geographies of outdoor recreation in the compact city

   Författare :Amalia Engström; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
   Nyckelord :LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

   Sammanfattning : Outdoor recreational activities, at recreational facilities, in nature and urban green areas, are proven to benefit both the mental and physical health of urban residents. However, in the contemporary urban planning paradigm, where compact cities are forefront, planning for outdoor recreational amenities is increasingly in conflict with such compact ideals. LÄS MER

3. 27. Urban Design and Outdoor Thermal Comfort in Warm Climates. Studies in Fez and Colombo

   Författare :Erik Johansson; Boende och bostadsutveckling; []
   Nyckelord :HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; marklära; geomorfologi; Fysisk geografi; climatology; cartography; pedology; geomorphology; Physical geography; Urban planning; Urban design; Urban climate; Tropical areas; Thermal comfort; Sri Lanka; Planning regulations; Morocco; Microclimates; Land-use; Fez; Humid tropics; Colombo; Developing countries; Climatic design; Climate; Arid zones; Built environment; Physical planning; kartografi; klimatologi; Town and country planning; Stads- och glesbygdsplanering; Fysisk planering;

   Sammanfattning : In many developing tropical countries, rapid urban growth leads to several problems, including increased thermal stress. This has negative consequences for people's health and well-being, and affects social and commercial outdoor activities negatively. LÄS MER

4. 28. Impact of school outdoor environment upon pupils' physical activity and sun exposure across ages and seasons

   Författare :Peter Pagels; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Nyckelord :;

   Sammanfattning : Background and aims: Among children, the lack of physical activity (PA) is widespread in developed countries. Further, the majority of all skin cancers depend on an overexposure to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) in early life. LÄS MER

5. 29. A ten-year development of accessibility in the outdoor environment : Municipal challenges and older people’s perception

   Författare :Berglind Hallgrimsdottir; Trafik och väg; []
   Nyckelord :Accessibility; intervention; Environmental Barriers; implementation; Ageing; Planners view;

   Sammanfattning : In an inaccessible outdoor environment, older people and people with disabilities can experience environmental barriers. The environmental barriers can restrict them and their abilities to walk. Environmental barriers can be avoided by designing the outdoor environment to meet the needs of older people and people with disabilities. LÄS MER

7. 30. Health Maintenance in Very Old Age : Medical Conditions, Functional Outcome and Nutritional Status

   Författare :Huan-Ji Dong; Jan Marcusson; Ewa Wressle; Mitra Unosson; Miia Kivipelto; Linköpings universitet; []
   Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; very old; multimorbidity; health service use; physical function; activities of daily living; obesity; body composition;

   Sammanfattning : The overall aim of this thesis was to provide better understanding of the underlying factors related to health maintenance in very old people, with a focus on medical conditions, functional outcome and nutritional status. Data were gathered from the ELSA 85 project (Elderly in Linköping Screening Assessment). LÄS MER