In this study, differences in physical activity between adults living in high versus low
walkable neighbourhoods were examined. In Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, neighbourhood …

Demographic ageing in most countries around the world is significant. Japan, the most
ageing country in the world, is expected to reach an ageing rate of over 40% by 2055. A …

Purpose This study aimed to examine whether objective built (eg, residential density) and
perceived (eg, aesthetics) environment factors around adults' residence are correlates of …

Background Since mobility and social participation are key determinants of health and
quality of life, it is important to identify factors associated with them. Although several …

Walking and bicycling are relatively easy ways for the growing group of older adults to be
physically active. The built environment may facilitate or restrict participation in walking and …

Background: Evidence of associations between neighborhood built environments and
transport-related physical activity (PA) is accumulating, but few studies have investigated …

Purpose The physical environment plays an important role in influencing participation in
physical activity, although the specific factors that are correlated with different patterns of …

Previous studies have documented numerous health benefits of conducting regular physical
activity among older adults. The built environment is believed to be a key factor that can …

Background Understanding how built environment characteristics influence recreational
walking is of the utmost importance to develop population-level strategies to increase levels …

Research has indicated the built environment strongly influences active transportation,
though the specific mechanisms through which active transport occurs differ in findings. This …