Neighbourhood built environment and physical function among mid-to-older aged adults: A systematic review.

Jerome N Rachele, Takemi Sugiyama, Sasha Davies, Venurs H Y Loh, Gavin Turrell, Alison Carver, Ester Cerin

Journal: Health & place 2020;58():102137

PMID: 31176106

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Abstract

This systematic review included 23 quantitative studies that estimated associations between aspects of the neighbourhood built environment and physical function among adults aged ≥45 years. Findings were analysed according to nine aspects of the neighbourhood built environment: walkability, residential density, street connectivity, land use mix, public transport, pedestrian infrastructure, aesthetics, safety and traffic. Evidence was found for a positive association of pedestrian infrastructure and aesthetics with physical function, while weaker evidence was found for land use mix, and safety from crime and traffic. There was an insufficient number of studies for walkability, residential density, street connectivity and access to public transport.

Address: Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, 207 Bouverie St, Carlton, Victoria, 3011, Australia. Electronic address: [email protected].; Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Australia; Centre for Urban Transitions, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia; Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia. Electronic address: [email protected].; School of Psychology, Deakin University, Australia. Electronic address: [email protected].; Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition, Deakin University, Australia. Electronic address: [email protected].; Healthy Liveable Cities Group, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia. Electronic address: [email protected].; Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Australia. Electronic address: [email protected].; Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Australia; School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China. Electronic address: [email protected].

DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2019.05.015

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MeSH Terms: Activities of Daily Living, Aged, Built Environment, Crime, Humans, Middle Aged, Motor Activity, Transportation, Walking