BMC Public Health
Association between visits to blue spaces within walking distance and mental health among older adults in Japan: a cross-sectional study from the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study
Abstract Background Exposure to blue spaces has been associated with better mental health, but most studies have focused on environmental proximity rather than actual use (frequency of visits and activity types) and have been conducted in Western countries. Evidence among older adults in Asian settings remains limited. This study examined the associations between frequency of visits to blue spaces within walking distance, activity types performed there, and mental health among older adults using data from 69 munici …