Neighborhoods and Health: What Do We Know? What Should We Do?

• Autores: Ana V. Diez Roux
• Localización: American journal of public health, ISSN 0090-0036, Vol. 106, Nº. 3, 2016, págs. 430-431
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The author reflects on the relationships between various neighborhood factors and public health as of 2016, and it mentions research regarding the interrelatedness of neighborhood socioeconomics, racial/ethnic compositions, and social environment issues such as access to healthy foods and outdoor recreational resources. Tobacco availability and advertising are examined, as well as walking behavior, diet, and obesity. Public health policies and interventions are also assessed.