Advancing Geographies of Aging and the Life Course
2024
Understanding Aging and Health in Different Environments
publication
Author Information
Author(s): Finlay Jessica, Desjardins Michael
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Hypothesis
How do built, social, and natural environments influence health outcomes in older adults?
Conclusion
The study emphasizes the importance of integrating environmental factors into health research to better understand aging.
Supporting Evidence
- Aging is influenced by various environmental factors.
- Longitudinal health datasets often lack spatial data integration.
- Understanding health requires considering the context of individuals' environments.
Takeaway
Where you live can affect how healthy you are as you get older, and we need to look at these factors to help people age better.
Methodology
The symposium features qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods studies.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website