Neighborhood environment and physical activity among rural Japanese older adults
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DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckz186.254
Abstract: Physical inactivity is one of the global health concerns. Rural populations in general tend to be more physically inactive and have higher risk for chronic conditions. Although numerous studies have assessed the association between neighborhood… read more here.
Keywords: neighborhood environment; physical activity; older adults; activity ... See more keywords
Racial and Ethnic Differences in the Relationship Between Neighborhood Environment and Physical Activity Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults
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DOI: 10.1177/08982643221103359
Abstract: Objectives:To examine the associations between neighborhood environment—perceived neighborhood social cohesion and perceived neighborhood physical environment—and physical activity (PA) and whether these associations differ by race/ethnicity. Methods: We analyzed data from the Health and Retirement Study,… read more here.
Keywords: environment; neighborhood environment; older adults; physical activity ... See more keywords
Built Environment, Physical Activity and Diabetes
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DOI: 10.18520/cs/v113/i07/1327-1336
Abstract: Type-2 diabetes, which has emerged as a global epidemic in recent years, is strongly related to lifestyle and economic change. The built environment (BE) influences lifestyle factors such as physical activity and diet. Evidence shows… read more here.
Keywords: activity diabetes; built environment; physical activity; activity ... See more keywords