Perceived Neighborhood Environment and Walking for Specific Purposes Among Elderly Japanese

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Authors

Shigeru Inoue · Tokyo Medical University

Yumiko Ohya · Tokyo Medical University

Yuko Odagiri · Tokyo Medical University

Tomoko Takamiya · Tokyo Medical University

Masamitsu Kamada

S Okada · Physical Education and Medicine Research Foundation

Koichiro Oka · Waseda University

Abstract

Specific environment-walking associations differed by walking purpose and sex among elderly adults. Social environment and aesthetics were consistent correlates of both transportation walking and recreational walking. Improving these environmental features might be effective in promoting physical activity among elderly Japanese.

Topics & Keywords

Urban Transport and Accessibility Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Urban Green Space and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Epidemiology

Volume 21, Issue 6, pp. 481-490

DOI: 10.2188/jea.je20110044

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