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Fast-food density and neighborhood walkability affect residents' weight and waist size
Mar 03, 2009 |
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In a research article published recently by the American Journal of Epidemiology, Oregon Research Institute (ORI) scientist Fuzhong Li, Ph.D., and colleagues show that a high-density of fast food outlets was associated with a ...
Chaotic Households Contribute to Mothers' Obesity
Feb 06, 2009 |
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Putting food on the table, struggling with unemployment and meeting the relentless needs of young children all contribute to household stress. Now, a new study finds that these pressures also increase the possibility that ...
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Urban kids who feel safe look to future, avoid danger
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 04, 2008 |
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New research shows that urban middle school students who felt safe in their neighborhoods were better able to resist instant gratification, and in turn engaged in fewer violent and other risky behaviors.
Neighborhoods play key role in how much people exercise, study says
Mar 17, 2008 |
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The neighborhoods people live in can help inspire or discourage their residents to exercise and keep physically active, new research suggests. Residents of neighborhoods with higher levels of poverty, lower education, ...
Scientists measure connection between the built environment and obesity in baby boomers
Aug 11, 2008 |
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Does your neighborhood have a lot of fast food outlets, few sidewalks, and no parks? If yes, your physical neighborhood may be hampering your ability to be physically active and placing you at increased risk for obesity. ...
Lower-income neighborhoods associated with higher obesity rates
Feb 07, 2008 |
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Obesity prevalence has increased significantly among adults and children in the U.S. over the last two decades. A new study appearing in the journal Nutrition Reviews reveals that characteristics of neighborhoods, including ...
Differences in neighborhood food environment may contribute to disparities in obesity
Mar 19, 2009 |
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Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health examined the association of neighborhood food environments and "walkability" with body mass index (BMI) and obesity in New York City and found that a higher ...
Losing while cruising to the store: Obesity linked to fewer neighborhood food options
Oct 27, 2009 |
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Contrary to what you might believe, living near a variety of restaurants, convenience stores, supermarkets and even fast food outlets actually lowers your risk for obesity, according to a new study from the University of ...
Independent Grocery Stores Boost Urban Fruit, Veggie Consumption
Mar 05, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study from Detroit finds that the food environment of a neighborhood the presence or absence of grocery stores, food markets and convenience stores and whether they sell fresh produce influences ...
More off-premise alcohol outlets can lead to more injuries among neighborhood children
Sep 04, 2008 |
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Childhood injuries constitute a serious issue in the United States. In 2001, there were 12,249 deaths among children ages one to 14: injuries were the leading cause, accounting for 33.2 percent of all deaths for children ...
Dysfunctional families and bad neighborhoods may worsen asthma in children and adolescents
Sep 28, 2007 |
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A lack of family support and problems in ones neighborhood are associated with greater asthma symptoms in children and adolescents, according to researchers in Vancouver, Canada.
Healthy neighborhoods may be associated with lower diabetes risk
Oct 12, 2009 |
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Individuals living in neighborhoods conducive to physical activity and providing access to healthy foods may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes in a five-year period, according to a report in the October 12 issue ...
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