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

Walking is a sustainable mode of transport and a healthy way of doing physical activity.
Walkability is a concept that has gained enormous popularity in recent years due to its …

Features of neighborhoods or residential environments may affect health and contribute to
social and race/ethnic inequalities in health. The study of neighborhood health effects has …

Mobility restrictions in older adults are common and increase the likelihood of negative
health outcomes and premature mortality. The effect of built environment on mobility in older …

This study examines the moderating effect of perceived safety on the association of green
space with neighborhood social capital in older adults. Green space may play an important …

Neighbourhood environments significantly influence health and well-being, especially as
people age. Our study uniquely highlights how one microscale feature (benches) influence …

This study explored the relationship between neighbourhood design and residents' fear of
crime in new suburban housing developments. Self-report and objective data were collected …

Background Investigating the association of the neighborhood social environment on
physical activity is complex. A systematic scoping review was performed to (1) provide an …

A substantial body of evidence indicates that regular engagement in moderate-intensity
physical activity on most days of the week is sufficient for older adults to achieve positive …

Rationale Neighborhood safety is important for older adults' health and wellbeing, but there
has not been a synthesis in the literature of what is currently known about this construct …