Neighbourhood social capital and obesity: a systematic review of the literature.
Obes Rev
; 20(1): 119-141, 2019 01.
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| ID: mdl-30306717
ABSTRACT
Social capital, defined as the resources accessed by individuals and groups through social connections, has been posited to be a social determinant of obesity. However, empirical evidence for this association has been inconsistent - namely, some studies have found a protective association while others have reported no correlation. We sought to conduct a systematic review on the relation between neighbourhood social capital and obesity, considering potential differences on the results based on the measures used and the covariates and mediators included in the studies. PRISMA statement guidelines were followed. Our results indicate that an association between neighbourhood social capital and obesity exists, but that it depends on the measures and covariates used in the study design. Understanding the role of social capital in the development and/or maintenance of obesity will require the use of strong methodological designs and a thorough conceptualization of how this relationship may arise.
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01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Residence Characteristics
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Social Capital
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Obesity
Type of study:
Systematic_reviews
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Patient_preference
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Obes Rev
Journal subject:
METABOLISMO
Year:
2019
Document type:
Article
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