We study the relationship between urban sprawl and obesity. Using data that tracks individuals over time, we find no … evidence that urban sprawl causes obesity. We show that previous findings of a positive relationship most likely reflect a … neighborhoods. Our results indicate that current interest in changing the built environment to counter the rise in obesity is …

examining how the existence of income-related inequalities in unhealthy behaviours and more specifically, obesity (as a proxy … empirically examine data from two countries, England and Spain, which exhibit rising obesity levels, as well as smoking and … countries. The results document the persistence of income inequalities in obesity and tobacco use, which disproportionately …