Active aging and public health: evidence, implications, and opportunities
By 2050, 20% of the world's population will be over the age of 65 years, with projections that
80% of older adults will be living in low-to middle-income countries. Physical inactivity and …
80% of older adults will be living in low-to middle-income countries. Physical inactivity and …
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 …
[HTML][HTML] Exercise/physical activity in individuals with type 2 diabetes: a consensus statement from the American College of Sports Medicine
JA Kanaley, SR Colberg, MH Corcoran… - Medicine and science …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
This consensus statement is an update of the 2010 ACSM position stand on exercise and
type 2 diabetes. Since then, a substantial amount of research on select topics in exercise in …
type 2 diabetes. Since then, a substantial amount of research on select topics in exercise in …
To walk or not to walk? Examining non-linear effects of streetscape greenery on walking propensity of older adults
Population aging is a conspicuous demographic trend shaping the world profoundly.
Walking is a critical travel mode and physical activity for older adults. As such, there is a …
Walking is a critical travel mode and physical activity for older adults. As such, there is a …
Examining non-linear built environment effects on elderly's walking: A random forest approach
Previous studies often assume a pre-specified relationship between walking and the built
environment. Using data from 702 older adults in Nanjing (China), this study employs a …
environment. Using data from 702 older adults in Nanjing (China), this study employs a …
Determining thresholds for spatial urban design and transport features that support walking to create healthy and sustainable cities: findings from the IPEN Adult study
An essential characteristic of a healthy and sustainable city is a physically active population.
Effective policies for healthy and sustainable cities require evidence-informed quantitative …
Effective policies for healthy and sustainable cities require evidence-informed quantitative …
[HTML][HTML] Physical activity promotion: highlights from the 2018 physical activity guidelines advisory committee systematic review
AC King, MC Whitt-Glover, DX Marquez… - Medicine and science …, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Purpose: This article describes effective interventions to promote regular physical activity
and reduce sedentary behavior that were identified as part of the 2018 Physical Activity …
and reduce sedentary behavior that were identified as part of the 2018 Physical Activity …
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' …
Associations between the built environment and dietary intake, physical activity, and obesity: a scoping review of reviews
BN Dixon, UA Ugwoaba, AN Brockmann… - Obesity …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
There exists a large body of literature examining the association between built environment
factors and dietary intake, physical activity, and weight status; however, synthesis of this …
factors and dietary intake, physical activity, and weight status; however, synthesis of this …
[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 …