Physical and social environmental changes to promote walking among Dutch older adults in deprived neighbourhoods: the NEW.ROADS study

Abstract Background Physical activity is important for healthy ageing, and daily walking is seen as a feasible way to be active at older ages. Yet, many older persons, particularly in lower socioeconomic groups and residing in deprived neighbourhoods, are insufficiently active. Creating a physical a...

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Main Authors: R. G. Prins, C. B. M. Kamphuis, J. M. de Graaf, A. Oenema, F. J. van Lenthe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3563-2