Abstract SHIGEMATSU, R., JF SALLIS, TL CONWAY, BE SAELENS, LD FRANK, KL CAIN,
JE CHAPMAN, and AC KING. Age Differences in the Relation of Perceived Neighborhood …

This study examined the associations between walking behavior and the perceived
environment and personal factors among older adults. Sixty participants age 65 yr or older …

Objectives The role of the built environment on walking in rural United States (US) locations
is not well characterized. We examined self-reported and measured built environment …

Background The neighbourhood built environment (BE) provides opportunities for regular
walking for transport (WfT). Within the same city, age differences in WfT can vary significantly …

The authors investigated whether low levels of walking among older adults in the UK were
associated with demographic and health characteristics, as well as perceived environmental …

Walkable neighborhoods are promoted by urban planners and public health scholars as a
way to encourage physical activity. This study explores the impact of perceptions and …

We investigated the association between objectively-assessed neighborhood walkability
and local walking among adults. Two independent random cross-sectional samples of …

This study examined the strength and shape of associations between perceived
environmental attributes and adults' recreational walking, using data collected from 13,745 …

Since walking and physical activity are critical for older adults to maintain their health, it is
important to provide neighborhood environments which encourage their walking in daily life …

Objective: This study examined how important walking to amenities (eg, food store, park) is
to middle-aged and older adults and whether this relates to walking. The relationship …