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Obesity is an environmental issue.

W S Poston1, J P Foreyt

  • 1Nutrition Research Clinic, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA. walkerp@bcm.tmc.edu

Atherosclerosis
|October 26, 1999
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Obesity is driven by environmental factors like high-calorie diets and inactivity, especially in societies adopting Western lifestyles. Addressing these obesogenic environments is crucial to combat the rising obesity epidemic.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Obesity prevalence is increasing globally, particularly in societies undergoing westernization.
  • Westernized lifestyles are characterized by increased calorie consumption and decreased physical activity.
  • Environmental factors play a significant role in the development of obesity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the environmental determinants of obesity.
  • To understand the concept of an 'obesogenic' environment.
  • To propose solutions for mitigating the obesity epidemic.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of lifestyle transitions in societies adopting Western patterns.
  • Identification of key environmental factors contributing to obesity.

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  • Conceptualization of the 'obesogenic environment' framework.

    • Main Results:

    • High-calorie intake and low physical activity are primary environmental drivers of obesity.
    • Socioeconomic status and geographic location are significant contributing factors.
    • These elements create a 'toxic' environment promoting obesity.

    Conclusions:

    • Obesity is fundamentally an environmental issue, not solely a result of individual choices.
    • Modifying the obesogenic environment is essential for controlling the obesity epidemic.
    • Interventions must address societal and environmental factors to effectively combat obesity.