TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - Safety from crime and physical activity among older adults: A population-based study in Brazil
JO  - Journal of environmental and public health
A1  - Weber Corseuil, Maruí
A1  - Hallal, Pedro Curi
A1  - Xavier Corseuil, Herton
A1  - Jayce Ceola Schneider, Ione
A1  - d'Orsi, Eleonora
SP  - 641010
EP  - 641010
VL  - 2012
IS  - 
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1687-9805
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/641010
ID  - ref1
ER  -