OBJECTIVES: To examine the association between barriers in the outdoor environment and
perceived quality of life (QoL) in old age and to assess whether fear of moving outdoors and …

Background Physical inactivity is a global problem that increases the risk of many chronic
diseases and shortens life expectancy. The built environment contributes to physical …

Method Included in this review were 13 reviews published between 2002 and 2006 and 29
original studies published in 2005 and up through May 2006. Results were summarized …

Understanding the relationship between the built environment and walking among older
adults could offer important insights into land use and transport policies which seek to …

This systematic review included 23 quantitative studies that estimated associations between
aspects of the neighbourhood built environment and physical function among adults aged≥ …

Background The transition from active employment to retirement is a potentially critical
period for promoting maintenance or development of recreational physical activity in older …

Background Our aim was to examine the association between Street Smart Walk Score®
and self-reported outdoor walking among older Canadians, and to determine whether …

BACKGROUND: The physical attributes of residential neighborhoods, particularly the
connectedness of streets and the proximity of destinations, can influence walking behaviors …

Background While physical activity (PA) provides many physical, social, and mental health
benefits for older adults, they are the least physically active age group. Ecological models …

Background: Societies face the challenge of keeping people active as they age. Walkable
neighborhoods have been associated with physical activity, but more rigorous analytical …