China has experienced many drastic social and economic changes and shifts in people's
lifestyles since the 1990s, in parallel with the fast rising prevalence of obesity. About half of …

Relevant factors involved in the creation of some children's food preferences and eating
behaviours have been examined in order to highlight the topic and give paediatricians …

Walking is a sustainable mode of transport and a healthy way of doing physical activity.
Walkability is a concept that has gained enormous popularity in recent years due to its …

Background Obesity rates are recognized to be at epidemic levels throughout much of the
world, posing significant threats to both the health and financial security of many nations …

Background Starting in 2018, national death certificates included a new racial classification
system that accounts for multiple-race decedents and separates Native Hawaiian and …

Background Investigating the association of the neighborhood social environment on
physical activity is complex. A systematic sco** review was performed to (1) provide an …

The intersecting negative effects of structural racism, COVID-19, climate change, and
chronic diseases disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minorities in the US and around …

Obesity is a major public health issue, affecting both developed and develo** societies.
Obesity increases the risk for heart disease, stroke, some cancers, and type II diabetes …

The family environment plays a crucial role in creating the health behaviours of children and
youth. This study aimed to explore the attitudes of parents with children aged 7–12 who …

Obesity rates in the US are associated with area-level, food-related characteristics. Studies
have previously examined the role of structural racism (policies/practices that advantaged …