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The role of transport and mobility in the health of older people

Charles Musselwhite Orcid Logo, Carol Holland, Ian Walker

Journal of Transport & Health, Volume: 2, Issue: 1, Pages: 1 - 4

Swansea University Author: Charles Musselwhite Orcid Logo

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DOI (Published version): 10.1016/j.jth.2015.02.001

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The world׳s population is ageing. Older people are healthier and more active than previous generations. Living in a hypermobile world, people want to stay connected to dispersed communities as they age. Staying connected to communities and social networks enables older people to contribute and conne...

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Published in: Journal of Transport & Health
ISSN: 22141405
Published: 2015
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