A public health perspective to environmental barriers and accessibility problems for senior citizens living in ordinary housing

A public health perspective to environmental barriers and accessibility problems for senior citizens living in ordinary housing

Abstract Background Housing environments that hinder performance of daily activities and impede participation in social life have negative health consequences particularly for the older segment of the population. From a public health perspective accessible housing that supports active and healthy ag...

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Main Authors: Marianne Granbom, Susanne Iwarsson, Marianne Kylberg, Cecilia Pettersson, Björn Slaug
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Ageing population
Built environment
Functional capacity
Health
Policy
Ageing-in-place
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3369-2

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