27^th Global Obesity Meeting

Behavioural and Environmental factors

Behavioral and environmental factors play significant roles in influencing health outcomes, including obesity. Behaviorally, dietary choices, physical activity levels, and lifestyle habits such as smoking and alcohol consumption impact overall health. Unhealthy behaviors can contribute to weight gain and obesity over time. Environmental factors, such as access to healthy foods, availability of recreational spaces, and community safety, also influence individual health behaviors. Socioeconomic factors like income level and education can affect access to resources that support healthy lifestyles. Addressing these factors requires a multifaceted approach involving public health policies, community interventions, and individual behavior change strategies. By promoting environments that facilitate healthy choices and encouraging behaviors that support well-being, it becomes possible to mitigate the impact of behavioral and environmental factors on health outcomes, including obesity.