Community Built Environment and Multilevel Social Determinants of Obesity: Evidence from China Health and Nutrition Survey

Authors

Libin Zhang, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
Tim F. Liao, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Laura L. Hayman, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

4-10-2013

Abstract

The prevalence of overweight and obesity is highest in wealthy countries like the United States, but is rapidly increasing in less developed countries. From 1992 to 2002, China had an increase from 14.6% to 21.8% in overweight and obesity. Social determinants of obesity in developing countries remain poorly understood. Further, these associations may vary by community built environment (BE) of developing countries.

Comments

Presented as part of the poster showcase at the Office of Community Partnerships' Community-Engaged Partnerships Symposium on April 10, 2013 at UMass Boston.

Recommended Citation

Zhang, Libin; Liao, Tim F.; and Hayman, Laura L., "Community Built Environment and Multilevel Social Determinants of Obesity: Evidence from China Health and Nutrition Survey" (2013). Office of Community Partnerships Posters. 162.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/ocp_posters/162