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Built environment in programs to promote physical activity among Latino children and youth living in the United States and in Latin America
Author(s) -
Sarmiento Olga L.,
Rubio María Alejandra,
King Abby C.,
Serrano Natalicio,
Hino Adriano Akira F.,
Hunter Ruth F.,
AguilarFarias Nicolas,
Parra Diana C.,
Salvo Deborah,
Jáuregui Alejandra,
Lee Rebecca E.,
Kohl Bill
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
obesity reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.845
H-Index - 162
eISSN - 1467-789X
pISSN - 1467-7881
DOI - 10.1111/obr.13236
Subject(s) - latin americans , psychological intervention , context (archaeology) , physical activity , political science , active living , gerontology , level design , environmental health , medicine , geography , nursing , archaeology , human–computer interaction , game design , computer science , law , physical medicine and rehabilitation
Summary To prevent obesity among Latino youth in the United States and Latin America, it is necessary to understand the specific context and interplay of physical activity (PA) and the built environment (BE). This paper aims to advance the research agenda of BE and PA for obesity prevention in Latin America and among Latino youth in the United States by (1) identifying environmental indicators to inform the design of interventions and policy, (2) identifying interdisciplinary methodological approaches for the study of the complex association between BE and PA, and (3) presenting case studies of PA‐promoting BE programs. A group of U.S. and Latin American scientists collaboratively worked to propose innovative indicators of the BE, methodological approaches for the study of the complex association between BE and PA, and review case studies of PA‐promoting BE programs in both regions. The results identified gaps in knowledge, proposed environmental indicators (e.g., landscape, street design, mobility patterns, and crime and safety), reviewed methodological approaches (social network analysis, citizen science methods), and case studies illustrating PA‐promoting BE programs (i.e., play streets, active school transport, and school setting interventions). The obesity prevention among Latino and Latin American youth requires advanced research on BE and PA addressing context‐specific priorities and exchanging lessons learned.