Walking beyond the Socioeconomic Status in an Objectively and Perceptually Walkable Pedestrian Environment

Abstract

An extensive body of literature suggests that physical environment, physical activity, and socioeconomic status (SES) are intrinsically linked to each other and to weight related health problems. In this study, the role of objective and perceived pedestrian environment characteristics (microscale measures) was explored in relation to people's recreational walking patterns in two neighborhoods with opposite SES. A total of 441 street segments were assessed and a total of 133 questionnaires were conducted. The findings suggest that recreational walking can take place beyond a neighborhood's suggested SES when objective and especially perceived microscale characteristics (pedestrian environment) are favorable.

Anthropometric, functional and foot trajectory determinants of stride length in self-reliant community-dwelling elderly persons in Talca, Chile

“…Upon confirmation of the significant explanation of the variability of SL based on muscle performance indicators ( Figures 1C and 1D) and MaxFC ( Figure 1E), together with the importance of assessing the duality between movement and the environment, 32 specifically in relation to the irregular pavements found in urban contexts, 33 these results could be useful in the early recognition of eventual complications associated with the risks of trips/stumbles and falls in elderly individuals who do not exhibit a risk according to the conventional instruments established in public health policies.…”

Costo fisiológico de marcha confortable según el nivel socioeconómico en adultos mayores autovalentes de la comunidad en Talca, Chile

“…Estos resultados se pueden explicar por las características de la dieta, ya que se ha demostrado que condiciona el rendimiento de fuerza muscular y velocidad de marcha (31). Del mismo modo, las características documentadas de estrechez e irregularidad de las vías peatonales en ambientes vulnerables, condicionarían a los am pertenecientes al nse mb para efectuar una marcha confortable más prudente con menores cambios de velocidad y componente de aceleración (32). Complementariamente, se ha propuesto que el estado emocional condicionaría el componente de aceleración durante la ejecución de marcha, teniendo el estado anímico de los sujetos un importante rol en su expresión (15).…”

Automated Sidewalk Assessment Method for Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Using Three-Dimensional Mobile Lidar

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