Correlation analysis of the urban community environment and health promotion among adults aged ≥ 55 years: the mediating role of physical activity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical health (PH), including muscle strength, endurance, and the ability to perform daily physical tasks, gradually declines with increasing age, leading to disability and an increased disease burden. Both the urban community environment (UCE) and physical activity (PA) were linked to PH.

Methods

A total of 625 participants aged 55 years and older from Haidian and Chaoyang Districts in Beijing, China, were included in the study from September to December 2023.PH was assessed by a combined score of four tests, including BMI, chronic disease, depression and self-rated health.The Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale-Abbreviated (NEWS-A), Center for Epidemiological Survey-Depression Scale (CES-D), Physical Activity Scale for Elderly (PASE) and Social Support

SUBMITTER: Xu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11470714 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature