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Unlocking the night: Exploring the health impacts of night-time walking environments on health outcomes of older adults

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  • Li, Hang
  • Liu, Huijun
  • Zhao, Liqiang

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Walking remains the primary form of physical activity for many older adults in China, and the quality of the walking environment at night may determine the frequency and duration of evening outings. This study reveals how night-time environmental features influence the health outcomes of older adults. Using the medical check-up records of 87,578 older adults from a public health service in the Beilin district of Xi'an city, China, the role of the night-time walking environment in managing chronic conditions was examined. A favorable night-time walking environment reduced the prevalence of chronic conditions and comorbidities among older adults. However, the health effects stemming from the night-time walking environment exhibited heterogeneity, with significant impacts only on metabolic conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes, while the effects on other conditions were not significant. Our findings supplement the theory of healthy aging by highlighting the potential value of the environment in managing chronic conditions, which may serve as a cost-effective health intervention for aging societies.

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  • Li, Hang & Liu, Huijun & Zhao, Liqiang, 2024. "Unlocking the night: Exploring the health impacts of night-time walking environments on health outcomes of older adults," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 361(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:361:y:2024:i:c:s027795362400813x
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2024.117359
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