@article{ref1,
title="Safety from crime and physical activity among older adults: A population-based study in Brazil",
journal="Journal of environmental and public health",
year="2012",
author="Weber Corseuil, Maruí and Hallal, Pedro Curi and Xavier Corseuil, Herton and Jayce Ceola Schneider, Ione and d'Orsi, Eleonora",
volume="2012",
number="",
pages="641010-641010",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between safety from crime and physical activity among older adults. METHODS: A population-based survey including 1,656 older adults (60+ years) took place in Florianopolis, Brazil, in 2009-2010. Commuting and leisure time physical activity were assessed through the long version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Perception of safety from crime was assessed using the Neighbourhood Environment Walkability Scale. RESULTS: Perceiving the neighbourhood as safe during the day was related to a 25% increased likelihood of being active in leisure time (95% CI 1.02-1.53); general perception of safety was also associated with a 25% increase in the likelihood of being active in leisure time (95% CI 1.01-1.54). Street lighting was related to higher levels of commuting physical activity (prevalence ratio: 1.89; 95% CI 1.28-2.80). CONCLUSIONS: Safety investments are essential for promoting physical activity among older adults in Brazil.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1687-9805",
doi="10.1155/2012/641010",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/641010"
}