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World J Clin Pediatr. Sep 9, 2024; 13(3): 93729
Published online Sep 9, 2024. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v13.i3.93729
Published online Sep 9, 2024. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v13.i3.93729
Table 1 Studies on the association of built environment and childhood obesity
Ref. | Publication year | Association with childhood obesity |
Sweden[35] | 2017 | Access to fast food outlets |
Wales[36] | 2021 | Density of fast food outlets |
Germany[38] | 2020 | Access to green spaces |
New Zealand[41] | 2016 | School travel distance, green space |
Durham (United States)[42] | 2012 | Housing location, safety |
California (United States)[44] | 2018 | Green space, safety |
New York (United States)[45] | 2018 | Fast food restaurant density |
Montreal (Canada)[46] | 2018 | Pedestrian friendly areas, fast food outlets |
Latin American nations[51] | 2023 | Urban isolation no association with population density or greenery |
Shanghai (China)[57] | 2023 | Recreational and sports facilities |
Bangalore (India)[59] | 2019 | Neighborhood walkability |
Uganda (Africa)[61] | 2021 | Little relation to environmental characteristics |
- Citation: Sridhar GR, Gumpeny L. Built environment and childhood obesity. World J Clin Pediatr 2024; 13(3): 93729
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v13/i3/93729.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v13.i3.93729