Perceptions of neighborhood environments and childhood obesity: Evidence of harmful gender inequities among Portuguese children

► We analyzed the links between environmental perceptions and obesity in boys and girls. ► We found associations between a poorly social (OR=1.339) and built (OR=1.47) environment and obesity in girls. ► Girls are more obese, more sedentary, and more influenced by the environment than boys. ► Differences can reflect perverse, harmful gender inequities in environmental adequacy.