Walking-friendly built environments and objectively measured physical function in older adults

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Authors

Mohammad Javad Koohsari · Waseda University

Gavin R. McCormack · University of Calgary

Tomoki Nakaya · Tohoku University

Ai Shibata · University of Tsukuba

Kaori Ishii · Waseda University

Akitomo Yasunaga · Bunka Gakuen University

Yung Liao ·

Abstract

Our findings indicate that environmental attributes of walkability are associated with the physical function of elderly men in the context of Asia. Walking-friendly neighborhoods can not only promote older adults' active behaviors but can also support their physical function.

Topics & Keywords

Urban Transport and Accessibility Physical Activity and Health Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of sport and health science/Journal of Sport and Health Science

Volume 9, Issue 6, pp. 651-656

DOI: 10.1016/j.jshs.2020.02.002

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 8.81