...Ramazan Mert Atan; Sedat Arslan; Kevser Tari Selçuk Purpose This study aims to evaluate the obesity and cardiometabolic disease risks of incarcerated men and to determine the related factors. Design/methodology/approach This study was cross-sectional and 139 incarcerated men were included...

... cohort study that used a quantitative approach. The structured survey provided statistical data on inmate obesity in Canada and explored the relationship between various factors. This type of study lends itself well to a quantitative approach and survey design (Creswell, 2014). For this part...

... to their wing. Indeed, the term “obesogenic environment” refers to the influences that the surroundings, opportunities or conditions of life have on promoting obesity in individuals and populations. Hobbs and Radley (2020 , p. 1) recognise that the causes of obesity are complex, they suggest...

... were collected in a private room. Obesity Juvenile offenders Health-related fitness Sport-leadership program Prison Body mass index Physical activity is one of the most essential behaviors an individual can incorporate into their daily routine to obtain numerous health benefits...

... the development of obesity-related chronic diseases during incarceration. Design/methodology/approach This retrospective cohort study examined the association between weight gain and obesity-related chronic diseases for 1,420 participants incarcerated in federal penitentiaries in Ontario, New Brunswick...