Obesogenic Environment
Exposure Definition
Environmental and contextual factors that promote weight gain and obesity. Includes food environment (access, marketing, portion sizes), built environment (walkability, recreation), sedentary behavior opportunities, and socioeconomic factors affecting diet and activity.
Proxies
| Name | Unit | Measurement | Data source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast food density | per capita | Geographic data | Business census |
| Walkability index | score | Built environment metrics | Geographic GIS |
Biological Systems Affected
metabolic
Energy balance; diet and activity patterns
cardiovascular
Obesity mediates cardiovascular risk
Sensitive Developmental Windows
adolescence (10-24)
Behavioral patterns; food environment exposure
GxE Highlights
No GxE highlights recorded.
Tissue-Specific Notes
adipose tissue— energy storage
References
- 1.Swinburn BA, et al. (2011). Obesogenic environments. The Lancet. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(11)60813-1