Are people who use active modes of transportation more physically active? An overview of reviews across the life course

Regular physical activity prevents several non-communicable chronic conditions and premature mortality. The benefits of can be achieved through active transport, which refers to non-motorised/active means (e.g. walking, cycling, rollerblading) move from one place another. Active transport integrated into daily routines such as commuting school work. We undertook an overview reviews examine the association between across age groups. aimed provide a critical appraisal research date, identify gaps that need addressed advance field. Eleven systematic were included. Across children, youth adults, (mainly work) was positively associated with contributed approximately 5–45 additional minutes per day. certainty evidence ranged very low moderate highest among studies included both children youth. There does not appear any clear differences by sex, measurement method for or review quality; however, some noted sex might association. Future is needed better understand preschool-aged older gender, in different socioeconomic ethnic groups, urban-rural spectrum. field would benefit more longitudinal experimental using device- location-based measures establish causality separating location destinations mode walking separate cycling). Overall, suggests important achieve recommendations.