Disadvantaged groups worldwide, such as low-income and racially/ethnically minoritized
people, experience worse health outcomes than more privileged groups, including wealthier …

A growing literature shows that green space can have protective effects on human health. As
a marginalized group, women often have worse life outcomes than men, including …

This review examines different ways that contact with nature can contribute to the health and
well-being of children. Applying the capabilities approach to human development for a …

While there is evidence that parks support pediatric health, there have been no national
studies looking at both physical and mental health. We assessed whether the presence of a …

The relationship between the built environment and physical activity has been well
documented. However, little is known about how the built environment affects physical …

Urban parks offer a broad range of opportunities for children's recreation and physical
activity. Park use patterns however are not equal in terms of race, ethnicity and …

We find that despite a stronger intention to lose weight, overweight and obese individuals in
the United States are less likely to meet the federal recommendations for fruit and vegetable …

To examine the influence of neighborhood environment on childhood overweight and
obesity in Shelby County Schools, Tennessee, and whether and to what extent that …

We use the genetic risk exclusively related to body mass index as an instrumental variable
to examine the causal effects of childhood obesity on educational achievements. We find …

Based on an extensive literature review and publicly available data, this article provides
insights into the differences in prevalence, sociodemographics, contributing factors …