Healthy ageing in urban settings: neighbourhood environments modify the association between intrinsic capacity and social participation among older adults in Brazil

Key Points

• To investigate how neighbourhood environments impact the relationship between intrinsic capacity and social participation among older adults.
• Analyzed urban settings in Brazil
• Assessed intrinsic capacity levels
• Examined social participation rates relative to neighbourhood support
• Supportive neighbourhoods were linked to higher levels of social participation despite reduced intrinsic capacity
• Interventions promoting neighbourhood improvements showed potential for enhancing social engagement among older adults