Gender, socioeconomic, and built environment differences in the association of participation in an incentivized walking program with physical and social activity: A prospective cohort study among older adults in Japan.

Zhen Du, Koryu Sato, Kimihiro Hino, Katsunori Kondo, Naoki Kondo

Department of Social Epidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine and School of Public Health, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan. · pubmed

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Abstract

Physical inactivity and social isolation are key obstacles to achieving healthy and active aging. This study evaluated the association between participation in a citywide economic incentive Yokohama Walking Point (YWP) program with walking time, the risk of being homebound, and social isolation. We also explored the heterogeneities in the association across gender, socioeconomic status (SES), and built environment (BE).

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Research summary

Participation in an incentivized walking program is associated with increased walking time and reduced risk of social isolation among older adults. This study addresses physical inactivity and social isolation, which are significant factors affecting healthy aging and longevity.

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