Background Current knowledge on the relationship between the physical environment and
walking for transportation among older adults (≥ 65 years) is limited. Qualitative research …

The aim of this study is to systematically review the relationship between neighborhood
environments and all types of walking behaviors among older adults. Seventy peer …

Background Knowledge about the relationships between micro-scale environmental factors
and older adults' walking for transport is limited and inconsistent. This is probably due to …

Background Walking, and in particular, outdoor walking, is the most common form of
physical activity for older adults. To date, no study investigated the association between the …

Background Walking for transport can contribute to the accrual of health-enhancing levels of
physical activity in elders. Identifying destinations and environmental conditions that …

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 …

Background Perceived and objectively-assessed aspects of the neighbourhood physical
environment have been postulated to be key contributors to regular engagement in active …

Background Preliminary evidence suggests that recreational walking has different
environmental determinants than utilitarian walking. However, previous studies are limited in …

Background Walking is a popular form of physical activity and a convenient option to prevent
chronic diseases. However, most of the evidence on this topic derives from high-income …

Purpose Understanding the geographical and environmental triggers for active transport
among older adults is crucial to promote healthy and independent lifestyles. While …