Geography

The association of fast food outlets and density of child obesity in the population of Leeds is shown to be positive, according to a recently published study in Health and Place. Researchers also noted a "significant association between fast food outlet density and areas of higher deprivation." Also from Health and Place researchers looked at the relationship between childhood obesity and access to unrban parks and recreational facilities in a longitudinal study in Southern California (where better?).
A team from the University of Michigan has put GoogleEarth to the test as a neighbourhood audit instrument, using Street View to survey areas of Chicago.
Finally, a team from UEA has mapped the UK's recreational physical activity using data from large population studies rather than estimates and modelling.