From one pandemic to another: emerging lessons from COVID-19 for tackling physical inactivity in cities

Craig W. McDougall; Caroline Brown; Craig Thomson; Nick Hanley; Mark A. Tully; Richard S. Quilliam; Phil J. Bartie; Lesley Gibson; David M. Oliver

doi:10.1080/23748834.2020.1785165

From one pandemic to another: emerging lessons from COVID-19 for tackling physical inactivity in cities

Craig W. McDougall
, Caroline Brown
, Craig Thomson
, Nick Hanley
, Mark A. Tully
, Richard S. Quilliam
, Phil J. Bartie
, Lesley Gibson
, David M. Oliver

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Abstract

Physical inactivity is a global pandemic. The COVID-19 crisis has altered global patterns of physical activity in ways that were unimaginable before the outbreak. Enforced restrictions on mobility and the mass closure of indoor fitness centres has highlighted the limitations of many urban areas for enabling physical activity and reinforced inequalities in physical activity opportunities across cities. However, unprecedented reductions in mobility and increases in localised physical activity provide unique insight on opportunities for urban health promotion. COVID-19 responses can, therefore, encourage new perspectives in urban planning and inspire novel future strategies to design more sustainable, healthier and equitable cities.

Original language	English
Number of pages	4
Journal	Cities & Health
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/23748834.2020.1785165
Publication status	Published (in print/issue) - 28 Jul 2020

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The Scottish Government Hydro Nation Scholars Programme provided funding to support this research.

UN SDGs

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13 Climate Action

Keywords

Physical activity
neighbourhood inequality
urban planning

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