Exploring the group heterogeneity in the impact of social cohesion on the walking frequency of older adults in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Walkable neighborhoods are closely related to an increase in walking frequency and the strengthening of social cohesion. These factors, in turn, contribute to lower BMI and other positive health-related outcomes. However, with a rapid increase in aging populations in China and the fact that women are facing more challenges than men as they age, especially mobility challenges because they tend to live longer leading to probabilities to become widowed. Nevertheless, less attention has been paid to understanding the gender difference between these relationships.

Methods

Based on a survey of 533 older adults in Dalian, China, this study tried to investigate the intertwined relationship between perceived walkability, social cohesion, walking frequency, and BMI. A Struc

SUBMITTER: Ma J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11322150 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature