The association between neighborhood socioeconomic status and exposure to supermarkets and fast food outlets

This study examines whether exposure to supermarkets and fast food outlets varies with neighborhood-level socioeconomic status in Edmonton, Canada. Only market area and fast food proximity predicted supermarket exposure. For fast food outlets, the odds of exposure were greater in areas with more Abo...

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Published in:Health & place 2008-12, Vol.14 (4), p.740-754
Main Authors: Smoyer-Tomic, Karen E., Spence, John C., Raine, Kim D., Amrhein, Carl, Cameron, Nairne, Yasenovskiy, Vladimir, Cutumisu, Nicoleta, Hemphill, Eric, Healy, Julia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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Alberta
Canada
Censuses
Consumption
Continental Population Groups
Diet
Edmonton
Ethnic Groups
Fast food
Food Industry
Health technology assessment
Humans
Low income
Neighbourhoods
Obesity
One-parent families
Public health
Residence Characteristics
Restaurants
Single parent families
Social Class
Socioeconomic status
Supermarket
Supermarkets
Urban Population
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Summary:This study examines whether exposure to supermarkets and fast food outlets varies with neighborhood-level socioeconomic status in Edmonton, Canada. Only market area and fast food proximity predicted supermarket exposure. For fast food outlets, the odds of exposure were greater in areas with more Aboriginals, renters, lone parents, low-income households, and public transportation commuters; and lower in those with higher median income and dwelling value. Low wealth, renter-occupied, and lone parent neighborhoods had greater exposure to fast food outlets, which was not offset by better supermarket access. The implications are troubling for fast food consumption among lone parent families in light of growing obesity rates among children.
ISSN:1353-8292
1873-2054
DOI:10.1016/j.healthplace.2007.12.001