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Effects of environmental and social facilitators on physical activity among older adults: A population-based study in São Paulo, Brazil
Bruno Holanda Ferreira
Emerson Sebastião
O. A. Leão
T. Figueiredo
C. Monteiro
Chester Luiz Galvão Cesar
Moisés Goldbaum
O. Luiz
Medicine
Abstract
Highlights • Physical activity levels were low among older adults in São Paulo.• Public program awareness was associated with higher physical activity.• Physical activity was higher in Southeast and East than in North São Paulo.• Proximity to public spaces and perceived safety showed no independent association after adjustment for personal and regional factors.• A higher number of facilitators was associated with higher physical activity.