Obesity and the Natural Environment Across US Counties

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Authors

Paul von Hippel · Texas Department of Public Safety

Rebecca Benson · Texas Department of Public Safety

Abstract

Hot summers and cold winters appear to promote obesity by discouraging physical activity. Attempts to encourage physical activity should compensate for the effects of extreme temperatures.

Topics & Keywords

Urban Transport and Accessibility Urban Green Space and Health Air Quality and Health Impacts

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life in Land

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Public Health

Volume 104, Issue 7, pp. 1287-1293

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2013.301838

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