Obesity and Natural Spaces in Adults and Older People: A Systematic Review
| Autor: | Andreia Teixeira, José Martinho, Ronaldo Gabriel, Luís Quaresma, Ana Alencoão, Helena Moreira |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Gerontology
Adult medicine.medical_specialty media_common.quotation_subject Psychological intervention 030209 endocrinology & metabolism 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Promotion (rank) Urban planning medicine Humans Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 030212 general & internal medicine Obesity Socioeconomic status Exercise Life Style media_common Aged Public health medicine.disease Systematic review Public Health Psychology Inclusion (education) |
| Zdroj: | Journal of physical activityhealth. 18(6) |
| ISSN: | 1543-5474 |
| Popis: | Background: Obesity is an important public health issue that has increased globally in the last decade and continues to be one of the main causes of morbidity and premature mortality. An accumulating body of evidence suggests that contact with nature is a valuable resource for the promotion of a more active lifestyle and seems to have a central role in maintaining a healthy weight. The authors conducted a systematic review to summarize the findings of studies that investigated the relationship between natural spaces and obesity. Methods: Following Primary Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, a literature search was conducted using 11 databases for studies fully available in English and published between 2010 and 2020, with adults (18–64 y) and/or older people (≥65 y). Results: Fifty studies were found that met all the inclusion criteria. The majority (68%) of papers found that higher availability and less distance to green and blue spaces are associated with lower levels of adiposity. These associations were positive, even after adjusting for the demographic and socioeconomic factors. Conclusions: Exploring the characteristics of green and blue spaces seems to be a promising tool for urban planning and health policies. The authors suggest the implementation of exercise programs in contact with nature for future interventions. |
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