Neighbourhood built environment and physical function among mid-to-older aged adults: A systematic review

Jerome N. Rachele; Takemi Sugiyama; Sasha Davies; Venurs H.Y. Loh; Gavin Turrell; Alison Carver; Ester Cerin

doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2019.05.015

Neighbourhood built environment and physical function among mid-to-older aged adults: A systematic review

Jerome N. Rachele
, Takemi Sugiyama
, Sasha Davies
, Venurs H.Y. Loh
, Gavin Turrell
, Alison Carver
, Ester Cerin

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Abstract

This systematic review included 23 quantitative studies that estimated associations between aspects of the neighbourhood built environment and physical function among adults aged ≥45 years. Findings were analysed according to nine aspects of the neighbourhood built environment: walkability, residential density, street connectivity, land use mix, public transport, pedestrian infrastructure, aesthetics, safety and traffic. Evidence was found for a positive association of pedestrian infrastructure and aesthetics with physical function, while weaker evidence was found for land use mix, and safety from crime and traffic. There was an insufficient number of studies for walkability, residential density, street connectivity and access to public transport.

Original language	English
Article number	102137
Pages (from-to)	1-8
Number of pages	8
Journal	Health and Place
Volume	58
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2019.05.015
Publication status	Published - Jul 2019
Externally published	Yes

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