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Built environment and diabetes.

Sudhir Kumar Pasala¹, Allam Appa Rao, G R Sridhar

¹Department of Architecture, Andhra University College of Engineering (Autonomous), Visakhapatnam, India.

International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries

|June 11, 2010

Summary

The built environment significantly impacts type 2 diabetes mellitus risk by influencing physical activity and stress. Understanding these connections is crucial for developing preventative strategies, especially in genetically susceptible populations.

Keywords:

Diabetes lifestyle obesity relaxation sedentary sleep stress

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Area of Science:

Environmental Health
Epidemiology
Public Health

Background:

The built environment, encompassing human-modified surroundings like urban areas and access to amenities, plays a role in health outcomes.
Factors within the built environment, such as opportunities for physical activity and stress-inducing elements affecting sleep, are linked to the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Globalization may lead to the adoption of Western environmental models in developing nations like India, potentially exacerbating diabetes risk due to genetic predispositions.

Purpose of the Study:

To review existing literature on the association between the built environment and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
To identify key environmental factors contributing to diabetes development.
To inform strategies for modifying built environments to mitigate diabetes risk.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of published research on built environment and diabetes.
Analysis of studies examining physical activity access, stress, and sleep disruption in relation to diabetes.
Synthesis of evidence regarding environmental influences on diabetes mellitus.

Main Results:

The built environment influences type 2 diabetes mellitus development through pathways including physical activity access and stress-related sleep cycle disruption.
Urbanization and pollution are identified as significant environmental contributors.
Evidence suggests a heightened susceptibility in populations with genetic predispositions when exposed to adverse built environments.

Conclusions:

Built environment modifications are essential for diabetes prevention.
Targeting physical activity promotion and stress reduction within urban planning can lower type 2 diabetes mellitus incidence.
Public health interventions should consider environmental factors, particularly in vulnerable populations.