Built environment and health: A systematic review of the state of research in Germany

Background: Empirical research on the relation between built environment and health is increasing at a tremendous pace. However, in Germany, this field of study is still in its infancy and a systematic overview of the existing evidence and the main research lines is lacking. Objectives: This study presents the first review of research evidence on the relation between built environment and health-related risk factors and health behavior in Germany. We conducted a systematic literature research on the role of built environment for leading risk factors and health behavior in Germany. Results: The search identified…