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[206] Physical Activity Promotion in Urban Planning

Moe Takeuchi¹, Keita Fukushima¹, Takuto Kinugasa¹, Sakuraka Koyama¹, ○Keita Nakamura¹, Takumi Narusawa¹, Takumi Yamada¹, Hiroyuki Kikuchi², Shigeru Inoue², Kimihiro Hino¹ (1. The University of Tokyo, 2. Tokyo Medical University)

Keywords:Health Promotion, Location Normalization Plan, Urban Structure, Urban Facility,

This study aimed to assess the state of health promotion within urban planning in Japan. A nationwide questionnaire revealed that municipalities with larger populations and higher aging ratios were more inclined to incorporate health and physical activity into their urban plans. Furthermore, it indicated that municipalities mentioning health as a guiding principle or challenge in their plans were more likely to develop facilities for physical activity. In contrast, municipalities with easier access to railroads were less likely to set quantitative targets related to physical activity and consider service facility proximity in terms of walking distance. These findings suggest a relationship between health awareness and facility development. Moreover, the presence of unfavorable urban structures is likely to incentivize the adoption of health-related initiatives.