Description: A journal of research, debate and practice
Renee Parks and Fanice Thomas
This blog post is based on the Evidence & Policy article, ‘ Municipal officials’ perspectives on policymaking for addressing obesity and health equity ’.
More than 30% of adults in the US have obesity , with higher rates among those who have lower incomes or are racially or ethnically minoritised. Local-level policymakers within municipal governments can play a unique role in addressing obesity and related health disparities through policy strategies, including zoning and other land use laws, city or park master plans , and local, healthy food procurement policies that create healthy environments and promote community members’ engagement in health promoting