Urban-Rural Disparities in Childhood Obesogenic Environments in the United States: Application of Differing Rural Definitions

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Analyzes rural versus urban differences in food and physical activity (PA) environments that contribute to childhood obesogenic environment index (COEI) scores. Utilizes multiple data sources to examine 6 food environment variables and 4 PA variables by rural-urban continuum codes, among other rural definitions. Discusses differences in COEI scores and implications for public health practices.

Marilyn E. Wende, M. Renée Umstattd Meyer, Christiaan Abildso, Kara Davis, Andrew T. Kaczynski

Journal of Rural Health, 39(1), 121-135

2023

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Children and youth · Obesity and weight control · Public health · Rural definitions · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data