What Constitutes an Obesogenic Environment in Rural Communities?

This study adds to a growing evidence base of environmental correlates of obesity and makes a unique contribution regarding rural communities. If causality can be established, environmental interventions that target obesogenic neighborhood features may reduce the prevalence of obesity at the population level.
Date June 2006
Attribution Tegan K. Boehmer, PhD; Sarah L. Lovegreen, PhD; Debra Haire-Joshu, PhD; Ross C. Brownson, PhD
Resource Type Publication |
5Ps Promotion | Policy |
Geography Rural |