How can urban environments support dementia risk reduction? A qualitative study

International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 37(1)

Опубликована: Сен. 27, 2021

Abstract Objective Interventions to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia largely focus on individual‐level strategies. To maximize reduction, it is also necessary consider environment. With majority older people living in cities, we explored how urban environments could support reduction. Materials Methods In our qualitative study, conducted semi‐structured interviews with community members aged ≥65 years stakeholders, all Leipzig, Germany. Interview guides were informed by framework modifiable factors for Lancet Commission Dementia Prevention, Intervention, Care. Interviews audio‐recorded, verbatim‐transcribed, thematically analysed. Results Community ( n = 10) M 73.7 SD 6.0) old 50% women. Stakeholders 39–72 years, 70% Stakeholders' fields included architecture, cultural/arts education, environmental sciences, geriatrics, health policy, information technology, philosophy, psychology, public health, sociology. Across both individuals three main themes identified: (i) social participation inclusion (emphasizing contacts, housing, intergenerationality, neighbourhood assistance, orientation, digital technological literacy, lifelong learning, co‐creation/co‐design), (ii) proximity accessibility reachability, mobility, affordability, access care, cultural events, toilets), (iii) local recreation wellbeing safety traffic, security, cleanliness protection, greenery, climate change heat waves, outdoor physical activity). Discussion The design holds large potential create favourable conditions community‐dwelling practice lifestyles that promote brain health. Public policy should involve co‐creating such environments.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring the impacts of street-level greenspace on stroke and cardiovascular diseases in Chinese adults

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 243, С. 113974 - 113974

Опубликована: Авг. 18, 2022

In recent years, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have become the primary cause of death in world. Existing studies found that greenspace is important for prevention CVDs and stroke. However, since they only focus on large green infrastructure (e.g., urban parks) or general (usually being evaluated through normalized difference vegetation index), little information exists regarding association between street-level (stroke). this study, stroke data participants were retrieved from 33 Chinese Community Health Study. We measured participants' exposure to using street view images machine learning technique. Multilevel logistic regressions applied. While controlling confounders, we higher level was associated with lower prevalence. prevalence females. The associations stronger among females, younger adults, educational attainment above high school, physically active who not overweight. None mediators (air pollution, physical exercise, BMI) can explain (stroke) Our findings suggest should be increased cope rapid growth burdens. Also, differences effect trees grasses noted before formulating specific planning policies.

Язык: Английский

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How are green spaces associated with chronic disease incidence in Australia? Direct health benefits and interactive effects with socioeconomic status based on multiple green space indicators

Sustainable Cities and Society, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 106229 - 106229

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Effects of urban green space on human cognition: A systematic search and scoping review

Urban Climate, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 60, С. 102372 - 102372

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Greener is healthier: Unraveling the distinction of health impacts of urban green indicators in Wuhan, China

Sustainable Cities and Society, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 106318 - 106318

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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