Résumé :
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[BDSP. Notice produite par INIST-CNRS R0xlFmoC. Diffusion soumise à autorisation]. Objectives. We assessed the potential public health benefit of the National Bus Pass, introduced in 2006, which permits free local bus travel for older adults (>=60 years) in England. Methods. We performed regression analyses with annual data from the 2005-2008 National Travel Survey. Models assessed associations between being a bus pass holder and active travel (walking, cycling, and use of public transport), use of buses, and walking 3 or more times per week. Results. Having a free pass was significantly associated with greater active travel among both disadvantaged (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]=4.06 ; 95% confidence interval [CI]=3.35,4.86 ; P<. and advantaged groups ci="3.99,5.59" p greater bus use in both disadvantaged aor="7.11" respectively likelihood of walking more frequently the whole cohort conclusions. public subsidies enabling free travel for older persons may confer significant population health benefits through increased incidental physical activity.>
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