Proximity to parks and natural areas as an environmental determinant to spatial disparities in obesity prevalence
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2019.102074
Abstract: Abstract Obesity is a significant public health concern in the United States. The relationship between recreational opportunity and health conditions have been examined at an individual level by several studies. However, few studies have examined… read more here.
Keywords: disparities obesity; level; spatial disparities; obesity prevalence ... See more keywords
Black/White Disparities in Obesity Widen with Increasing Rurality: Evidence from a National Survey
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DOI: 10.1089/heq.2021.0149
Abstract: Background Racial health disparities in obesity and obesity-related conditions and behaviors are well documented, although a small body of research suggests that geographic factors (e.g., socioeconomic status [SES] and rural/urban status) may alter the magnitude… read more here.
Keywords: obesity diabetes; black white; disparities obesity; obesity ... See more keywords
Racial-Ethnic Disparities in Obesity and Biological, Behavioral, and Sociocultural Influences in the United States: A Systematic Review.
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DOI: 10.1093/advances/nmaa162
Abstract: For a comprehensive understanding of high-level obesity in the USA, we studied the trends of obesity prevalence since 2007, and related biological, behavioral, and sociocultural factors in obesity racial/ethnic disparities. We searched PubMed, Embase, and… read more here.
Keywords: disparities obesity; behavioral sociocultural; ethnic disparities; racial ethnic ... See more keywords