Neighbourhood deprivation and access to alcohol outlets: A national study

People living in poor areas suffer higher mortality than those in wealthy areas. Environmental factors partly explain this association, including exposure to pollutants and accessibility of healthcare. We sought to determine whether proximity to alcohol outlets varied by area deprivation in New Zeal...

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Published in:Health & place 2009-12, Vol.15 (4), p.1086-1093
Main Authors: Hay, Geoff C., Whigham, Peter A., Kypri, Kypros, Langley, John D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcohol
Alcohol Drinking - economics
Alcohol Drinking - epidemiology
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages - economics
Alcoholic Beverages - supply & distribution
Bars
Density
Deprivation
Environmental aspects
Geographic location
Health
Health technology assessment
Humans
Marketing - economics
Marketing - statistics & numerical data
Neighbourhood
Neighbourhoods
New Zealand
New Zealand - epidemiology
Outlet
Proximity
Public drinking houses
Residence Characteristics
Retail trade
Shops
Socioeconomic Factors
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Summary:People living in poor areas suffer higher mortality than those in wealthy areas. Environmental factors partly explain this association, including exposure to pollutants and accessibility of healthcare. We sought to determine whether proximity to alcohol outlets varied by area deprivation in New Zealand. Roadway travel distance from each census unit to the nearest alcohol outlet was summarised according to socioeconomic deprivation for each area. Analyses were conducted by license type (pubs/bars, clubs, restaurants, off-licenses) and community urban–rural status. Strong associations were found between proximity to the nearest alcohol outlet and deprivation, there being greater access to outlets in more-deprived urban areas.
ISSN:1353-8292
1873-2054
DOI:10.1016/j.healthplace.2009.05.008