Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-10-2017
Publication Title
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Department
Geisel School of Medicine
Abstract
Falls present a major challenge to active aging, but the relationship between neighborhood factors and falls is poorly understood. This study examined the relationship between fall events and neighborhood factors, including neighborhood social cohesion (sense of belonging, trust, friendliness, and helpfulness) and physical environment (vandalism/graffiti, rubbish, vacant/deserted houses, and perceived safety walking home at night).
DOI
10.3390/ijerph14020175
Dartmouth Digital Commons Citation
Nicklett, Emily; Lohman, Matthew; and Smith, Matthew, "Neighborhood Environment and Falls among Community-Dwelling Older Adults" (2017). Dartmouth Scholarship. 1010.
https://digitalcommons.dartmouth.edu/facoa/1010
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