Neighborhood Quality and Health
Author Information
Author(s): Allan Alexa, Thorpe, Jr. Roland, Buxton Orfeu, Ross Lesley, Beydoun May, Zonderman Alan, Evans Michele, Gamaldo Alyssa
Primary Institution: The Pennsylvania State University
Hypothesis
How do neighborhood quality measures relate to mental, sleep, physical, and cognitive health?
Conclusion
Participants in more deprived neighborhoods reported worse mental and sleep health, while better social cohesion was linked to improved cognitive function.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants in neighborhoods of greater deprivation reported higher levels of depressive symptoms.
- Greater physical built disorder was linked to poorer cognitive performance.
- Better social cohesion was associated with lower insomnia severity scores.
- More social control was linked to better executive function.
Takeaway
Living in a nice neighborhood can help you feel better and think better, while a rough neighborhood can make you feel sad and sleep poorly.
Methodology
The study used multivariable linear regression analyses to assess health measures in relation to neighborhood quality.
Participant Demographics
77 community-dwelling Black and White adults, average age 62.17, 70% female.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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