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Climate amenity and BMI.

Ge Lin1, Stephen Spann, David Hyman

  • 1Department of Geology and Geography, West Virginia University, P.O. Box 6300--330 Brooks Hall, Morgantown, WV 26506 [corrected] USA. glin@wvu.edu

Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.)
|August 23, 2007
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Climate amenable to physical activity is inversely associated with Body Mass Index (BMI) at the county level in the U.S. This suggests environmental factors significantly influence population weight and obesity rates.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Climate significantly influences opportunities for physical activity.
  • Understanding environmental impacts on Body Mass Index (BMI) is crucial for public health.
  • Previous research has not fully explored the link between climate amenity and BMI across U.S. counties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between county-level climate amenable for physical activity and individual BMI in the U.S.
  • To determine if environmental conditions impact population weight.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a climate amenity index for all U.S. counties using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather data.
  • Linked the climate amenity index to individual BMI data from the 2002 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey.

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  • Employed multi-level analysis, controlling for individual characteristics, county road density, median household income, and unemployment rate.

    • Main Results:

    • An inverse relationship was observed between climate amenity and BMI at the county level.
    • Individuals residing in counties with more favorable climates for physical activity tended to have lower BMIs, even after controlling for socioeconomic and environmental factors.
    • The association highlights the role of environmental conditions in shaping population health outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Less amenable climate contributes substantially to overweight and obesity across broad geographic areas in the U.S.
    • Health promotion and urban design strategies should consider environmental disamenities to mitigate their impact on physical activity and weight.
    • Tailoring physical activity interventions for diverse racial and educational groups is essential due to differential responses to climate amenity.