Walking-friendly built environments and objectively measured physical function in older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few studies have examined the associations between urban design attributes and older adults' physical function. Especially, it is not well known how built-environment attributes may influence physical function in Asian cities. The aim of this study was to examine associations between objectively measured environmental attributes of walkability and objectively assessed physical function in a sample of Japanese older adults.

Methods

Cross-sectional data collected in 2013 from 314 older residents (aged 65-84 years) living in Japan were used. Physical function was estimated from objectively measured upper- and lower-body function, mobility, and balance by a trained research team member. A comprehensive list of built-environment attributes, including population density

SUBMITTER: Koohsari MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7749248 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature