Relationships Between the Community Environment, Physical Activity, and Fall Risk in Low-Income Older Adults

Yingru Li, Evansha Andre, Adeline Agnew, Dahee Kim, Rui Xie, Dapeng Li, Boon Peng Ng, Ladda Thiamwong, Department of Sociology, University of Central Florida, College of Nursing, University of Central Florida, Department of Statistics and Data Science, University of Central Florida, Aging and Technology Cluster, University of Central Florida, Department of Geography and the Environment, University of Alabama, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida

Journal of Applied Gerontology

Published online on June 04, 2026

Abstract

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Falls and physical inactivity are major public health concerns affecting older adults’ well-being. Regular physical activity (PA) can reduce fall risk, yet extreme heat and poor walkability may limit activity. Using data from 250 low-income older adults (...