A1 Journal article (refereed)
Nature as a facilitator for physical activity : Defining relationships between the objective and perceived environment and physical activity among community-dwelling older people (2018)


Keskinen, K. E., Rantakokko, M., Suomi, K., Rantanen, T., & Portegijs, E. (2018). Nature as a facilitator for physical activity : Defining relationships between the objective and perceived environment and physical activity among community-dwelling older people. Health and Place, 49, 111-119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2017.12.003


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All authors or editors: Keskinen, Kirsi E.; Rantakokko, Merja; Suomi, Kimmo; Rantanen, Taina; Portegijs, Erja

Journal or series: Health and Place

ISSN: 1353-8292

eISSN: 1873-2054

Publication year: 2018

Volume: 49

Issue number: 0

Pages range: 111-119

Publisher: Pergamon

Publication country: United Kingdom

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2017.12.003

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Partially open access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/56694


Keywords: greenbelts; water systems; walking (motion); physical activeness; ability to move; physical disabilities; ageing; environment; natural environment; living environment

Free keywords: green areas; blue areas; walking; mobility limitation; aging


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Reporting Year: 2018

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