Neighbourhood social capital and obesity: a systematic review of the literature
Author
Carrillo Álvarez, Elena
Kawachi, Ichirō
Riera Romaní, Jordi
Other authors
Universitat Ramon Llull. Facultat de Ciències de la Salut Blanquerna
Universitat Ramon Llull. Facultat de Psicologia, Ciències de l’Educació i de l’Esport Blanquerna
Publication date
2018-12Abstract
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.
Document Type
Article
Document version
Accepted version
Language
English
Subject (CDU)
613 - Hygiene generally. Personal health and hygiene
Keywords
Barris
Obesitat
Capital social
Ressenyes sistemàtiques (Investigació mèdica)
Pages
23 p.
Publisher
Wiley Online Library
Is part of
Obesity Reviews, 2019, 20(1): 119-141
Grant agreement number
info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/MECD/FPU/AP2010-3946
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© World Obesity Federation
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