Epidemiology of public transportation use among older adults in the United States.

Afnan M GimieAndrea I Melgar CastilloC Daniel MullinsJason R Falvey

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2022)

More than 3 million older adults in the United States reported recently using public transportation, with over 600,000 relying on these services to visit their doctor. With increasing investment in public infrastructure on the horizon, centering the unique medical, economic, and social needs of older transit users is critical to ensure urban communities remain age-friendly.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
physical activity
primary care
life cycle