Multilevel Modelling of Built Environment Characteristics Related to Neighbourhood Walking Activity in Older Adults
Author(s):
Li, Fuzhong; Fisher, K. John; Brownson, Ross C.; Bosworth, Mark
Organization:
Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
Publisher/Date:
Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 2005
Rating:
Limited Usefulness
Abstract:
By studying 56 different neighborhoods in the Portland, Oregon area, the authors correlate physical and social variables with the level of older pedestrian activity. Their results showed significant variation between neighborhoods based built environment factors. Neighborhoods with more places of employment, more street intersections, more dense households, and more green and open spaces had more pedestrian activity.
Number of Pages:
8
Link:
Multilevel Modelling of Built Environment Characteristics Related to Neighbourhood Walking Activity in Older Adults (http://jech.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/abstract/59/7/558)
Table of Contents?
No
Illustrations?
Yes
Material Type:
Journal Article
Key Document?
No
Categories:
Policy, Research, Planning
Keywords:
Exercise and Community, Environmental Factors, Walkability
Record Last Updated:
July 2006