Table 2 Sample characteristics of older walkers for each neighbourhood
Sample characteristics | Lower SES inner-urban neighbourhood | Higher SES inner-urban neighbourhood | Lower SES suburban neighbourhood | Higher SES suburban neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Number of participants (n) | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 |
Age (mean years) | 77 | 77 | 72 | 75 |
Gender (% female) | 85 | 76 | 78 | 90 |
Walking aid use (%) | 35 | 25 | 28 | 10 |
Length of neighbourhood residence (mean years) | 15 | 37 | 26 | 28 |
Home owners (%) | 10 | 88 | 33 | 75 |
Post-secondary education (%) | 25 | 88 | 55 | 45 |