Adherence
Living in urban areas with accessible, walkable green spaces (parks, tree-lined streets) significantly increases five-year survival rates in senior citizens, independent of age, sex, socioeconomic status, and baseline functional status.
For seniors in cities, prioritize living near or having easy access to parks and tree-lined streets. This environmental factor is independently linked to living longer, likely by encouraging walking and physical activity. Urban planning that prioritizes walkable green infrastructure is a critical public health strategy for aging populations.
The factor of walkable green streets and spaces near the residence showed significant predictive value for the survival of the urban senior citizens over the following five years (p<0.01).
Why this rating
High-quality longitudinal cohort study with a large sample size (n=3144), high follow-up rate (98.9%), and rigorous control for confounders (age, sex, SES, marital status, functional status).
Source
Urban residential environments and senior citizens’ longevity in megacity areas: the importance of walkable green spaces
Takehito Takano et al. · Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health · 2002
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