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The Built Environment and Childhood Obesity
Maida P Galvez1, Katharine McCarthy2, Chethan Sarabu3
1Department of Environmental Medicine & Climate Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Gustave Levy Place Box 1057, New York, NY 10029, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Gustave Levy Place Box 1057, New York, NY 10029, USA.
Pediatric Clinics of North America
|September 29, 2024
Summary
Promoting physical activity (PA) is key for child wellness. The built environment, including neighborhood supports and barriers, significantly impacts children's PA levels and obesity risk, informing public health strategies.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Environmental Health
Background:
- Physical activity (PA) is crucial for children's growth, development, and overall wellness.
- Routine counseling on PA occurs during well-child visits.
- Less than 25% of US children aged 6-17 meet daily PA recommendations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the role of the built environment in childhood obesity.
- To inform public health prevention strategies by considering neighborhood-level factors influencing PA.
Main Methods:
- Focus on neighborhood-level supports and barriers to PA.
- Analysis of the built environment's contribution to childhood obesity risk.
Main Results:
- The built environment presents both supports and barriers to children's daily PA.
- These environmental factors are linked to the risk of childhood obesity.
Conclusions:
- A broad consideration of the built environment is essential for effective public health strategies.
- Interventions should address individual, family, community, and societal levels, particularly in high-risk areas.
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