Built environment characteristics and its association between physical performance, falls risk and functional mobility among Malaysian older adults

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Built environment characteristics and its association between physical performance, falls risk and functional mobility among Malaysian older adults

Older adults who walk in their neighbourhood with greater street connectivity are reported to have lower limb physical performance decline. There is limited information regarding the association between built environment characteristics and physical performance in older adults. The aim of this study...

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Main Authors:	Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh, Yaksotha Palaniappan, Lam, Shu Zen, Azianah Ibrahim, Suzana Shahar
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2018
Online Access:	http://journalarticle.ukm.my/12958/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/12958/1/24106-76998-1-PB.pdf

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