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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
Table 1 Studies on the association of built environment and childhood obesity
Ref.
Publication year
Association with childhood obesity
Sweden[35]2017Access to fast food outlets
Wales[36]2021Density of fast food outlets
Germany[38]2020Access to green spaces
New Zealand[41]2016School travel distance, green space
Durham (United States)[42]2012Housing location, safety
California (United States)[44]2018Green space, safety
New York (United States)[45]2018Fast food restaurant density
Montreal (Canada)[46]2018Pedestrian friendly areas, fast food outlets
Latin American nations[51]2023Urban isolation no association with population density or greenery
Shanghai (China)[57]2023Recreational and sports facilities
Bangalore (India)[59]2019Neighborhood walkability
Uganda (Africa)[61]2021Little relation to environmental characteristics