Effects of built environment factors on obesity risk across three types of residential community in Beijing

There is strong evidence in Western cities that neighborhood-level characteristics of the built environment are linked with a higher risk of overweight or obesity among residents. Due to the rapid urbanization during the last several decades, many types of residential community have formed and coexisted in the major cities of China. These communities provide residents with different built-environment features and lifestyles. However, it remains unclear whether the community type affects the risk of overweight and obesity among residents.