The aim of this paper is to examine the association between a range of objectively
measured neighbourhood features and the likelihood of mid-aged adults walking for …

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 …

The association of neighborhood built environment with walking activity has received
growing attention, although most studies have relied upon subjective measures of the built …

Walking as an out-of-home mobility activity is recognised for its contribution to healthy and
active ageing. The environment can have a powerful effect on the amount of walking activity …

Walking is a popular form of physical activity that can bring many public health benefits. It
can be even more beneficial to those who are currently obese or overweight. However …

This qualitative study describes environmental supports and barriers to physical activity in
an older adult sample drawn from low-and high-walkable neighborhoods. Thirty-seven …

Studies on the mismatch between objective and perceived measures of walkability and
walking provide insights into targeting interventions. These studies focused on those living …

Background: Recent research has revealed the importance of neighborhood environment as
a determinant of physical activity. However, evidence among elderly adults is limited. This …

Objectives To estimate the associations of neighbourhood walkability (based on Geographic
Information System (GIS)-derived measures of street connectivity, land use mix, and …

Older adults living in high-deprivation areas walk less than those living in low-deprivation
areas. Previous research has shown that older adults' outdoor walking levels are related to …