Built environmental correlates of older adults' total physical activity and walking: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Identifying attributes of the built environment associated with health-enhancing
levels of physical activity (PA) in older adults (≥ 65 years old) has the potential to inform …
levels of physical activity (PA) in older adults (≥ 65 years old) has the potential to inform …
Built environment and cardio‐metabolic health: systematic review and meta‐analysis of longitudinal studies
Built environment attributes may be related to cardio‐metabolic diseases (eg type 2
diabetes, heart disease and stroke) and their risk factors, potentially by influencing residents' …
diabetes, heart disease and stroke) and their risk factors, potentially by influencing residents' …
[HTML][HTML] GPS-based activity space exposure to greenness and walkability is associated with increased accelerometer-based physical activity
Introduction Built and natural environments may provide opportunities for physical activity.
However, studies are limited by primarily using residential addresses to define exposure …
However, studies are limited by primarily using residential addresses to define exposure …
Development of an objectively measured walkability index for the Netherlands
Background Walkability indices have been developed and linked to behavioural and health
outcomes elsewhere in the world, but not comprehensively for Europe. We aimed to 1) …
outcomes elsewhere in the world, but not comprehensively for Europe. We aimed to 1) …
Neighbourhood environment and physical activity in older adults
H Chaudhury, M Campo, Y Michael… - Social science & …, 2016 - Elsevier
Rationale. The neighbourhood socio-physical environment has effects on health in later life
including health behaviours, chronic illnesses, mental health and mortality. Few studies …
including health behaviours, chronic illnesses, mental health and mortality. Few studies …
Using smart city technology to make healthcare smarter
Smart cities use information and communication technologies (ICTs) to scale services
include utilities and transportation to a growing population. In this paper, we discuss how …
include utilities and transportation to a growing population. In this paper, we discuss how …
Examining associations between urban design attributes and transport mode choice for walking, cycling, public transport and private motor vehicle trips
Objective Many research papers examine the relationship of the built environment on
transport behaviour using only one mode of transport. Yet to inform policy makers, a broader …
transport behaviour using only one mode of transport. Yet to inform policy makers, a broader …
The landscape of “aging in place” in gerontology literature: Emergence, theoretical perspectives, and influencing factors
C Bigonnesse, H Chaudhury - Journal of Aging and Environment, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
The literature on the concept of “aging in place” covers a wide range of areas; however,
there is no consensus on how it should be defined or on the influencing factors. This …
there is no consensus on how it should be defined or on the influencing factors. This …
International variation in neighborhood walkability, transit, and recreation environments using geographic information systems: the IPEN adult study
Abstract Background The World Health Organization recommends strategies to improve
urban design, public transportation, and recreation facilities to facilitate physical activity for …
urban design, public transportation, and recreation facilities to facilitate physical activity for …
Unpacking walkability indices and their inherent assumptions
A Shashank, N Schuurman - Health & place, 2019 - Elsevier
Walkability indices are used to characterize the relationship between health and place.
Indices make assumptions that affect analysis of the built environment and resulting …
Indices make assumptions that affect analysis of the built environment and resulting …