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Residential density is considered an important attribute of the built environment that may be relevant to childhood obesity. However, findings remain inconclusive, and there are no reviews yet on the association between residential density and childhood obesity. This study aimed to systematically review the associations between residential density and weight-related behaviours and outcomes. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using the Cochrane Library, PubMed and Web of Science for articles published before 1 January 2019. A total of 35 studies conducted in 14 countries were identified, including 33 cross-sectional studies, one longitudinal study and one containing both study designs. Residential density was measured by Geographic Information Systems in 28 studies within a varied radius from 0.25 to 2 km around the individual residence. Our study found a general positive association between residential density and physical activity (PA); no significant associations were observed. This study provided evidence for a supportive role of residential density in promoting PA among children. However, it remained difficult to draw a conclusion between residential density and childhood obesity. Future longitudinal studies are warranted to confirm this association.
Yuxuan Zou, and
Yanan Ma, and
Zhifeng Wu, and
Yang Liu, and
Min Xu, and
Ge Qiu, and
Heleen Vos, and
Peng Jia, and
Limin Wang
December 2013,
European journal of public health,
Yuxuan Zou, and
Yanan Ma, and
Zhifeng Wu, and
Yang Liu, and
Min Xu, and
Ge Qiu, and
Heleen Vos, and
Peng Jia, and
Limin Wang
February 2021,
Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity,
Yuxuan Zou, and
Yanan Ma, and
Zhifeng Wu, and
Yang Liu, and
Min Xu, and
Ge Qiu, and
Heleen Vos, and
Peng Jia, and
Limin Wang
February 2021,
Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity,
Yuxuan Zou, and
Yanan Ma, and
Zhifeng Wu, and
Yang Liu, and
Min Xu, and
Ge Qiu, and
Heleen Vos, and
Peng Jia, and
Limin Wang
February 2021,
Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity,
Yuxuan Zou, and
Yanan Ma, and
Zhifeng Wu, and
Yang Liu, and
Min Xu, and
Ge Qiu, and
Heleen Vos, and
Peng Jia, and
Limin Wang
September 2008,
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology,
Yuxuan Zou, and
Yanan Ma, and
Zhifeng Wu, and
Yang Liu, and
Min Xu, and
Ge Qiu, and
Heleen Vos, and
Peng Jia, and
Limin Wang
September 2023,
Health & place,
Yuxuan Zou, and
Yanan Ma, and
Zhifeng Wu, and
Yang Liu, and
Min Xu, and
Ge Qiu, and
Heleen Vos, and
Peng Jia, and
Limin Wang
July 2020,
Pediatric obesity,
Yuxuan Zou, and
Yanan Ma, and
Zhifeng Wu, and
Yang Liu, and
Min Xu, and
Ge Qiu, and
Heleen Vos, and
Peng Jia, and
Limin Wang
October 1989,
Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health,
Yuxuan Zou, and
Yanan Ma, and
Zhifeng Wu, and
Yang Liu, and
Min Xu, and
Ge Qiu, and
Heleen Vos, and
Peng Jia, and
Limin Wang
February 2005,
International journal of obesity (2005),
Yuxuan Zou, and
Yanan Ma, and
Zhifeng Wu, and
Yang Liu, and
Min Xu, and
Ge Qiu, and
Heleen Vos, and
Peng Jia, and
Limin Wang
March 2000,
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM,
