The association between neighborhood-built environment and body mass index (BMI) is
well-characterized, whereas fewer studies have explored the mechanisms underlying the …

Although many studies have reported associations between characteristics of the
neighborhood environment and obesity, little is understood about the pathways or …

Objectives: Although psychosocial stress can result in adverse health outcomes, little is
known about how perceptions of neighborhood conditions, a measure of environment …

The continuing obesity epidemic in the USA calls for the examination of antecedents to the
well-known risk factors of physical activity and diet. The neighborhood built environment has …

Studies examining associations between weight status and neighborhood built environment
(BE) have shown inconsistent results and have generally focused on urban settings …

Background Perceived neighborhood characteristics are linked to obesity, however, the
mechanisms linking these two factors remain unknown. Purpose This study aimed to …

The role of the social environment can facilitate positive health outcomes through active
community engagement, normalization of healthy behaviors, and stress buffering. We aim to …

Purpose. This study examined associations of environmental variables with obesity
prevalence and individual body mass index (BMI) among impoverished residents of public …

Purpose. To identify perceived indicators of the physical environment associated with
obesity in rural communities. Design. Cross-sectional telephone survey. Setting. Thirteen …

Background: Although psychological stress can result in adverse health behaviors and
outcomes, little is known about chronic stress due to neighborhood characteristics and its …