Public transit and depression among older adults: using agent-based models to examine plausible impacts of a free bus policy.

Yong YangBrent A LangellierIvana StankovJonathan PurtleKatherine L Nelson Erica ReinhardFrank J Van LentheAna V Diez Roux

Published in: Journal of epidemiology and community health (2020)

Our results suggest that the beneficial mental health effects of an FBP for older adults can be magnified when combined with initiatives that reduce bus waiting times and increased spatial access to transit.

Keyphrases

mental health
healthcare
mental illness
depressive symptoms
physical activity
quality improvement
sleep quality
public health
electronic health record