The authors investigated whether low levels of walking among older adults in the UK were
associated with demographic and health characteristics, as well as perceived environmental …

This study examined the associations between walking behavior and the perceived
environment and personal factors among older adults. Sixty participants age 65 yr or older …

Although the health benefits of walking are well established, participation is lower in rural
areas compared to urban areas. Most studies on walkability and walking have been …

Study objective: To examine the relation between adults' perceptions of the social and
physical environment and their self reported walking behaviour. Design: Cross sectional …

Objectives: To investigate whether, and to what extent, perceived barriers to neighbourhood
walking (BTNW) may be associated with physical activity levels. Design: Prospective survey …

BACKGROUND: The physical attributes of residential neighborhoods, particularly the
connectedness of streets and the proximity of destinations, can influence walking behaviors …

Background: Neighborhood walkability shows significant positive relationship with residents'
walking for transport in cross-sectional studies. We examined prospective relationships of …

Older adults who report environmental barriers in their neighborhood have a higher risk for
walking difficulty. However, environmental facilitators that protect against walking difficulty …

Objectives: To study cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between objectively
assessed neighborhood walkability, walking difficulties, and participation in leisure activities …

Background Physical activity, particularly walking, is greatly beneficial to health; yet a
sizeable proportion of older adults are insufficiently active. The importance of built …