Neighborhoods, Aging, and Functional Limitations

Thomas A. Glass; Jennifer L. Balfour

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Neighborhoods, Aging, and Functional Limitations

Thomas A. Glass, Jennifer L. Balfour

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Abstract

This chapter makes a case for the importance of studying neighborhood effects on functional limitations in late life. It reviews existing literature and proposes a theoretical model to guide future research on the health effects of neighborhoods on older persons. Public policy implications are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Neighborhoods and Health
Publisher	Oxford University Press
ISBN (Electronic)	9780199865505
ISBN (Print)	9780195138382
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195138382.003.0014
State	Published - Sep 1 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Aging
Elderly
Health policy
Neighborhood research
Social policy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Medicine

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