Cognitive Function of Elderly Persons in Japanese Neighborhoods: The Role of Street Layout

201930 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Mohammad Javad Koohsari · Waseda University

Tomoki Nakaya · Tohoku University

Gavin R. McCormack · University of Calgary

Ai Shibata · University of Tsukuba

Kaori Ishii · Waseda University

Akitomo Yasunaga · Bunka Gakuen University

Koichiro Oka ·

Abstract

Our findings provide unique evidence regarding the importance of the topological aspects of street layouts in (re)designing neighborhoods to support mental illness.

Topics & Keywords

Urban Transport and Accessibility Urban Green Space and Health Health disparities and outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Alzheimer s Disease & Other Dementias®

Volume 34, Issue 6, pp. 381-389

DOI: 10.1177/1533317519844046

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