How urban densification shapes walking behaviours in older community dwellers: a cross-sectional analysis of potential pathways of influence

How urban densification shapes walking behaviours in older community dwellers: a cross-sectional analysis of potential pathways of influence

Abstract Background Population growth, population ageing, and urbanisation are major global demographic trends that call for an examination of the impact of urban densification on older adults’ health-enhancing behaviours, such as walking. No studies have examined the pathways through which urban de...

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Main Authors: Ester Cerin, Anthony Barnett, Casper J. P. Zhang, Poh-chin Lai, Cindy H. P. Sit, Ruby S. Y. Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:International Journal of Health Geographics
Subjects:
Built environment
Walkability
Walking for transport and recreation
Older adults
Mediation analysis
High-density environment
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12942-020-00210-8

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