In recent decades, the prevalence of obesity and diabetes has risen substantially in North
America and worldwide. To address these dual epidemics, researchers and policymakers …

Background Diabetes is among the most prevalent non-communicable diseases causing
significant morbidity and mortality globally. The aetiology and disease development of …

The majority of people now live in an urban (or suburban) environment. The built (material)
environment, its vehicular and pedestrian infrastructure, buildings, and public realm places …

Biological, psychological, behavioral, and social factors are unable to fully explain or curtail
the obesity epidemic. In this article we review research on the influence of the built …

We expand the search for modifiable features of neighborhood environments that alter
obesity risk in two ways. First, we examine residents' access to neighborhood retail food …

Objective: While behavioral change is necessary to reverse the obesity epidemic, it can be
difficult to achieve and sustain in unsupportive residential environments. This study …

Background Evidence of associations between the built environment and obesity risk has
been steadily building, yet few studies have focused on the relationship between the built …

In industrialized nations like the United States and Sweden, the vast majority of adults do not
meet the physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes per week. 1 Inactive lifestyles put most …

There exists a large body of literature examining the association between built environment
factors and dietary intake, physical activity, and weight status; however, synthesis of this …

Abstract Purpose of Review To explore the relationship between the built environment and
type 2 diabetes, considering both risk factors and policies to reduce risk. The built …