How do older adults in Brooklyn live?

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From busy, densely populated streets to quieter residential blocks, the environment in which older adults in Brooklyn live plays a critical role in shaping quality of life, health outcomes, and opportunities for social engagement.

 

On this page, you’ll find information on social and environmental factors, such as neighborhood safety, air quality, and access to green spaces that affect quality of life and health and shape the daily experiences of older adults in Brooklyn.

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NOTE: The data presented here will be updated as it becomes available. This page was developed by students and BRIDGE faculty in the School of Public Health at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.