Association Between Obesogenic Environments and Childhood Overweight/Obesity Across the United States: Differences by Rurality

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Examines the impact of environmental factors on childhood obesity in rural areas. Utilizes the Childhood Obesogenic Environment Index (COEI) to analyze statistical differences in rural versus urban counties in the U.S. Discusses the relationship of COEI variables and childhood overweight/obesity rates.

Kara Davis, Demetrius A. Abshire, Courtney Monroe, Caroline Rudisill, Andrew T. Kaczynski

Journal of Rural Health

10/2024

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Children and youth · Health disparities · Obesity and weight control · Rural-urban differences · Social determinants of health · Statistics and data