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The most frequently analyzed health outcomes were physical activity (PA), active transportation, and outdoor play (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 23), followed by BMI or weight-related measures (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 11), or both (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 5). Overall, sidewalk presence and quality were consistently associated with higher levels of various forms of PA, while associations with weight-related outcomes were inconsistent.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Current evidence indicates that sidewalk availability and quality are more consistently linked to children\u2019s PA behaviors. 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