Journal of epidemiology
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Journal of epidemiology · Jan 2010
Comparative StudyAmbulance transport of the oldest old in Tokyo: a population-based study.
Few studies have investigated ambulance utilization in people aged 85 years or older, ie, the oldest old. ⋯ The ambulance transport rate for the oldest old was high, particularly among men aged ≥ 95 years. To reduce the need for ambulance transport among the oldest old, preventive care is needed to reduce falls and acute exacerbations of cardiac and respiratory disorders.
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Journal of epidemiology · Jan 2010
Association between perceived neighborhood environment and walking among adults in 4 cities in Japan.
Recent research highlights the importance of environment as a determinant of physical activity; however, evidence among Japanese is sparse. The aim of this study was to examine the association between perceived neighborhood environment and neighborhood walking for multiple purposes among Japanese. ⋯ The association between neighborhood environment and walking differed by walking purpose. The results were generally consistent with those of studies conducted in Western countries, except for the association of high residential density and good land use mix-diversity with less leisure walking in women. These results suggest possible targets for environmental interventions to promote walking.