How different are objective operationalizations of walkability for older adults compared to the general population? A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Walking is an essential activity for everyone and for older adults in particular, given that it is the most accessible form of physical activity and one of the healthiest transportation modes. Understanding how walkability (the potential of the environment to enable and/or encourage walking) has been objectively measured and analyzed for older adults is critical to create more inclusive, healthy, and sustainable environments and to promote healthy aging. Despite the numerous reviews on physical activity among older adults and its relationship with the built environment, the literature still lacks comparison reviews focusing specifically on objective operationalizations of walkability for older adults vs. the general population.

Methods

We conducted a systematic re

SUBMITTER: Akinci ZS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9377138 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature