Neighborhood characteristics in relation to diet and physical activity in central district of Chongqing, China

Abstract

Obesity prevention is a global public health priority due to the worldwide rapid increase in obesity prevalence and its related chronic diseases. The built environment of neighborhoods can influence the physical activity and diet of their inhabitants. This paper uses validated virtual audit tool to assess neighborhoods environment in the central district of Chongqing, China. To identify the types of neighborhoods which are more supportive to promote physical activity.