CONTEXT: Research examining the association between environmental attributes and
physical activity among youth is growing. An updated review of literature is needed to …

We completed a systematic search of the epidemiologic literature on built environment and
obesity and identified 63 relevant papers, which were then evaluated for the quality of …

Abstract Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which include family dysfunction and
community-level stressors, negatively impact the health and well being of children …

Obesogenic environments are thought to underlie the increased obesity prevalence
observed in youth during the past decades. Understanding the environmental factors that …

Effective procedures are needed to prevent the substantial increases in adiposity that have
been occurring among children and adults. Behavioral change may occur as a result of …

Background. This study examined associations between perceptions of the local
neighborhood and walking and cycling among children. Methods. Children aged 5–6 years …

Purpose. Lack of physical activity is associated with increased risk of overweight and
cardiovascular disease, conditions associated with lower socioeconomic status (SES) …

Although rates of childhood obesity among the general population are alarmingly high, they
are higher still in ethnic minority and low-income communities. The disparities pose a major …

Objective. To test the hypothesis that preschool children have a higher prevalence of
obesity, spend less time playing outdoors, and spend more time watching television (TV) …

Although research consistently demonstrates a link between residential context and physical
activity for adults and adolescents, less is known about young children's physical activity …