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Outdoor environment and obesity: A review of current evidence.
Metabol Open
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First Laboratory of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Obesity is a global epidemic whose management needs long-term, preventive measures. Since the outdoor environment has been linked with obesity, this review aims to summarize data on this association, which may potentially bear clinical implication in the future, i.e.
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Environ Res
January 2025
Institute of Resources and Environment, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo, 454000, China.
To identify the key factors for managing and controlling potential toxic elements (PTEs) in surface dust of urban community playgrounds, this study comprehensively analyzed the content, pollution characteristics, eco-health risks, and sources of commonly concerned PTEs in surface dust of Xi'an community playgrounds. The average levels of Cd, Hg, Cu, Cr, Ba, Zn and Pb in the dust were 2.2, 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBuilt environment and childhood obesity.
World J Clin Pediatr
September 2024
Department of Internal Medicine, Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute of Healthcare and Medical Technology, Visakhapatnam 530048, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Childhood obesity, an escalating global health challenge, is intricately linked to the built environment in which children live, learn, and play. This review and perspective examined the multifaceted relationship between the built environment and childhood obesity, offering insights into potential interventions for prevention. Factors such as urbanization, access to unhealthy food options, sedentary behaviors, and socioeconomic disparities are critical contributors to this complex epidemic.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAssessing heavy metal contamination and health risks in playground dust near cement factory: exposure levels in children.
Environ Geochem Health
August 2024
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Department of Environmental Engineering, Bursa Technical University, Mimar Sinan Mahallesi Mimar Sinan Bulvarı Eflak Caddesi No:177, 16310, Yıldırım/Bursa, Turkey.
Heavy metals pose significant threats to human health, particularly children. This study aimed to assess heavy metal pollution in children's playgrounds using surface dust as an indicator and to ascertain the associated exposure levels and health risks. A total of one hundred twenty dust samples were collected from the surface of playground toys in areas surrounding the cement factory in Bursa, Türkiye, on precipitation-free days.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCitizens' perspectives on healthy weight approaches in low SEP neighborhoods: a qualitative study from a systems perspective.
BMC Public Health
August 2024
AMPHI Academic Collaborative Centre, Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, EZ, 6525, The Netherlands.
Background: The physical and the social environment are important predictors of healthy weight, especially in low socioeconomic position (SEP) neighborhoods. Many Dutch municipalities have implemented a healthy weight approach (HWA). Yet, there is room for improvement.
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