Is "Walkability" A Useful Concept for Gerontology?

The study tested two hypotheses. 1) In a walkable neighborhood, residents will exercise more, eat healthier, and suffer from less obesity. 2) That relation will be stronger for the elderly. Health was measured by physical activity, number of portions of fruits and vegetables eaten, and BMI. "Wa...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of housing for the elderly. - 1998. - 27(2013), 1-2 vom: 01. Apr., Seite 241-254
1. Verfasser: Glicksman, Allen (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Ring, Lauren, Kleban, Morton H, Hoffman, Christine
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2013
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of housing for the elderly
Schlagworte:Journal Article GIS environment walkability
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