Neighborhood environment Is associated with overweight and obesity, particularly in older residents:Results from cross-sectional study in Dutch municipality

We explored whether overweight and obesity were associated with the physical and social environment at neighborhood level. Data from Maastricht municipality survey (the Netherlands) were used (n = 9771 adults). Multinomial regression models were computed (outcome being normal weight, overweight, or obese). We found inconsistent associations between neighborhood social and physical environment characteristics and overweight and obesity in the total sample. The effects were more consistent and stronger for older residents (> 65) and obesity as an outcome. Better scores on traffic nuisance, gr... Mehr ...