Relationship between the Duration of Urban Nature and a Lower Waist-Hip Ratio.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
; 19(18)2022 Sep 15.
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в английский
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2071401
ABSTRACT
Obesity is a prevalent health issue. Evidence suggests that the availability of urban nature may reduce the risks of obesity. However, several knowledge gaps remain. This study explores the relationships between the dose (distance, duration and frequency) of urban nature and demographic factors towards obesity risks among people in Thailand. A total of 111 participants in three urban and peri-urban nature locations answered a survey regarding their distance from green spaces, frequency of visits, and duration of their typical stay, as well as their socio-demographics, and waist-hip ratio (WHR). The results suggested that at least 1-2 h per typical visit to nature predicted low-risk WHR in women. Male participants are more likely to have a high-risk WHR. Increasing age predicted low-risk WHR. Spending more time in green spaces predicted lower odds of high-risk WHR, while distance did not predict the odds. This research is one of the first to study the relationship between time spent in nature and obesity, and one of the first nature and health studies conducted in Thailand. Given that Thailand is one of the countries most affected by obesity in Southeast Asia, this study is relevant and essential. Future research should explore the quality factors of the park with longer duration of stay.
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Международные базы данных
база данных:
MEDLINE
Основная тема:
Obesity
Тип исследования:
Наблюдательное исследование
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Прогностическое исследование
Пределы темы:
Женщины
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Люди
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Мужчины
Страна как тема:
Азия
Язык:
английский
Год:
2022
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Статья
Аффилированная страна:
Ijerph191811606
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