Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10511305 Journal of Adolescent Health 2014 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
Our findings suggest that there are physiological responses to living in a neighborhood perceived as “risky,” which may contribute to obesity and CMR even in adolescence. For Chilean neighborhoods with high crime and drugs, targeted public health interventions and policies for youth could be beneficial.
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