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- Title
Safety from Crime and Physical Activity among Older Adults: A Population-Based Study in Brazil.
- Authors
Corseuil, MaruíWeber; Hallal, Pedro Curi; Corseuil, Herton Xavier; Ceola Schneider, Ione Jayce; d'Orsi, Eleonora
- Abstract
Objective. To evaluate the association between safety from crime and physical activity among older adults. Methods. A populationbased survey including 1,656 older adults (60+ years) took place in Florianopolis, Brazil, in 2009-2010. Commuting and leisure time physical activity were assessed through the long version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Perception of safety from crime was assessed using the Neighbourhood EnvironmentWalkability Scale. Results. Perceiving the neighbourhood as safe during the day was related to a 25% increased likelihood of being active in leisure time (95% CI 1.02-1.53); general perception of safety was also associated with a 25% increase in the likelihood of being active in leisure time (95% CI 1.01-1.54). Street lighting was related to higher levels of commuting physical activity (prevalence ratio: 1.89; 95% CI 1.28-2.80). Conclusions. Safety investments are essential for promoting physical activity among older adults in Brazil.
- Subjects
FLORIANOPOLIS (Santa Catarina, Brazil); BRAZIL; SAFETY; PHYSICAL activity; CRIME; NEIGHBORHOODS
- Publication
Journal of Environmental & Public Health, 2012, p1
- ISSN
1687-9805
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1155/2012/641010