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Neighborhood environmental attributes and walking mobility decline: A longitudinal ecological study of mid-to-older aged Australian adults.

Takemi SugiyamaMasaaki SugiyamaSuzanne MavoaAnthony BarnettMd KamruzzamanGavin Turrell
Published in: PloS one (2021)
Our findings suggest that mid-to-older aged adults who live in areas with lower land use diversity and more social incivilities may be at risk of developing mobility limitations. Recommended policies to slow residents' mobility decline and to achieve aging in place include improving these environmental attributes where needed and advising older adults to relocate to safer, mixed-use neighborhoods.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • human health
  • community dwelling
  • middle aged
  • public health
  • risk assessment
  • mental health
  • life cycle