[HTML][HTML] The associations between neighborhood walkability attributes and objectively measured physical activity in older adults
A limited number of studies have used objective measures to examine the associations
between the built environment and physical activity (PA) among older adults. This study …
between the built environment and physical activity (PA) among older adults. This study …
[HTML][HTML] Neighborhood environment and walking for transport and recreation in central European older adults
Background: Neighborhood environment is an aspect that influences physical activity,
mainly walking. Hence, built environment research may help to use environmental and …
mainly walking. Hence, built environment research may help to use environmental and …
Can neighborhood design support walking? Cross-sectional and prospective findings from Japan
Abstract Objective We examined (1) cross-sectional and prospective associations of
perceived and objectively-measured neighborhood attributes with purpose-specific …
perceived and objectively-measured neighborhood attributes with purpose-specific …
A longitudinal analysis of the influence of the neighborhood environment on recreational walking within the neighborhood: results from RESIDE
H Christian, M Knuiman, M Divitini… - Environmental …, 2017 - ehp.niehs.nih.gov
Background: There is limited longitudinal evidence confirming the role of neighborhood
environment attributes in encouraging people to walk more or if active people simply choose …
environment attributes in encouraging people to walk more or if active people simply choose …
Associations between characteristics of neighbourhood open space and older people's walking
T Sugiyama, CW Thompson - Urban forestry & urban greening, 2008 - Elsevier
The majority of older people in the UK are not sufficiently active. Since physical inactivity is a
very common, yet preventable, health risk, promoting an active lifestyle is considered one of …
very common, yet preventable, health risk, promoting an active lifestyle is considered one of …
Age and retirement status differences in associations between the built environment and active travel behaviour
Background Transport walking and transit use provide opportunities to achieve health-
enhancing activity levels within daily routines. Transit access and neighbourhood walkability …
enhancing activity levels within daily routines. Transit access and neighbourhood walkability …
The built environment, walking, and physical activity: Is the environment more important to some people than others?
We examine whether specific types of people are more sensitive to the built environment
when making a decision to walk or engage in other physical activity. Over 700 participants …
when making a decision to walk or engage in other physical activity. Over 700 participants …
Neighborhood walkability, walking difficulties, and participation in leisure activities among older people: a cross-sectional study and 4-year follow-up of a subsample
EM Tuomola, KE Keskinen, A Viljanen… - Journal of aging …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Objectives: To study cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between objectively
assessed neighborhood walkability, walking difficulties, and participation in leisure activities …
assessed neighborhood walkability, walking difficulties, and participation in leisure activities …
The built environment and utilitarian walking in small US towns
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 …
is not well characterized. We examined self-reported and measured built environment …
[HTML][HTML] Examining the relationships between walkability and physical activity among older persons: what about stairs?
Background Walkability is considered an important dimension of healthy communities.
However, variable associations between measures of walkability and physical activity have …
However, variable associations between measures of walkability and physical activity have …