Importance of proximity to resources, social support, transportation and neighborhood security for mobility and social participation in older adults: Results from a scoping study
Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted
USA (21); Canada (12); Europe (9); Asia (3); Canada & USA (3); Brazil (1); UK (England) (1)
Global/regional focus
WHO - Americas region<br />WHO - European region<br />
Country focus
USA (21); Canada (12); Europe (9); Asia (3); Canada & USA (3); Brazil (1); UK (England) (1)
Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus
Additional details about the research
Type of document
Systematic review addressing other questions
Type of question
Not effectiveness
Focus
Specific
Target
Community
Domain
Programs and services
Infrastructure
Urban planning
Social infrastructure
Transportation
Accessible transportation options
Public transportation
Safety - Pedestrian
Recreation
Public spaces
Sustainable Development Goals
3. Good health and well-being (partially covered)
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
11. Sustainable cities and communities
Social system topic(s)
Theme
Optimal aging
Publication details
Citation
Levasseur M, Généreux M, Bruneau JF, Vanasse A, Chabot É, Beaulac C, et al. Importance of proximity to resources, social support, transportation and neighborhood security for mobility and social participation in older adults: Results from a scoping study. BMC Public Health. 2015;15:503.