@article{ref1,
title="Walkable neighborhoods and cognition: implications for the design of health promoting communities",
journal="Journal of aging and health",
year="2022",
author="Sylvers, Dominique L. and Hicken, Margaret and Esposito, Michael and Manly, Jennifer and Judd, Suzanne and Clarke, Philippa",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: This study seeks to examine neighborhood characteristics, physical activity, and health status and their roles in promoting healthy cognitive aging. <br><br>METHODS: Using data from the REasons for Geographic And Racial Difference in Stroke (REGARDS) study (N=10,289, mean age=73.4 years), we used multilevel linear regression to examine the relationships between walkable neighborhoods (both objectively measured and subjective perceptions), walking behavior, physical activity, health status, and cognitive function. <br><br>RESULTS: Engaging in any moderate physical activity (β=0.47, p < 0.001), having better health status (β=0.02, p < 0.001), living in neighborhoods with greater street connectivity (β=0.15, p < 0.05), and positive perceptions of neighborhood traffic (p < 0.01) and parks (p < 0.05), were associated with higher cognitive function. Residence in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods (β=-0.01, p < 0.01) was negatively associated with cognitive function. <br><br>DISCUSSION: Both perceived and objective features of walkable environments may have consequences for cognitive health, and can inform the development of health promoting communities.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0898-2643",
doi="10.1177/08982643221075509",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/08982643221075509"
}