How walkable are neighbourhoods in Oman? Perceived and objective assessment of built environment.
Background: Physical inactivity remains common in Oman despite national strategies to promote physical activity and active transport. Aim: To compare perceived and objectively measured walkability features between old and new residential neighbourhoods in Nizwa and Barka, Oman. Methods: Between June...
| Publicado en: | Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal Vol. 32; no. 6; pp. 360 - 368 |
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World Health Organization
Jun2026
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