Built Environment and Depression in Low-Income African Americans and Whites.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Urban environments are associated with a higher risk of adverse mental health outcomes; however, it is unclear which specific components of the urban environment drive these associations.

Methods

Using data collected in 2002-2009 from 73,225 low-income, racially diverse individuals across the Southeastern U.S., analyses evaluated the cross-sectional relationship between a walkability index and depression. Walkability was calculated from population density, street connectivity, and destination count in the 1,200-meter area around participants' homes, and depression was measured using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale for depression symptomatology and questionnaire responses regarding doctor-diagnosed depression and antidepressant use. Data wer

SUBMITTER: James P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5167658 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature