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Factors related to the physical environment (social spaces, physical infrastructure, local amenities) in which children and young people live.

The map shows this domain's factors and how they are connected within this domain; click on a factor in the map or in the list below to see its primary and secondary connections with other factors across the system.




Physical factors in list form

Access to green space

Availability of affordable healthy food retailers

Availability of convenience calorie-dense food

Housing security, quality & living conditions

Safe active travel routes

Safe and appealing places to socialise

Air quality

Availability of affordable, quick, frequent and reliable child-friendly public transport

Clean, quiet, safe residential environment

Phone and internet network infrastructure

Safe and appealing places for physical activity

Arts, cultural and religious activities and venues

Availability of alcohol and tobacco retailers

Distance to local ammenities (e.g. schools, shops, services and libraries)

Residential area design

Safe and appealing places to play

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