Longitudinal policy surveillance of state obesity legislation in California, 1999-2020.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity rates among children and adults continue to accelerate in the U.S., particularly among marginalized and low-income populations. Obesity prevention and reduction policies can significantly impact population health by improving environmental conditions and increasing access to health-promoting resources. Limited research has been conducted to examine state obesity policy change over time. The primary aim of this study is to examine legislative approaches used to prevent and reduce obesity in the state of California (U.S.).

Methods

We used quantitative policy surveillance methods to develop a state database of obesity-related legislation (bills, resolutions) introduced in California's legislature between 1999 and 2020. Descriptive statistics were used to exam

SUBMITTER: Payan DD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11539810 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature