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BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 2021 Background Millions of Americans are living in food deserts in the United States, however the role of the local food environment on COPD has not been studied.
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Características do acesso aos alimentos em Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil
Confins, 2023 This study intent to spatially analyze the distribution of establishments that sell food in the city of Erechim/RS, in order to verify the existence of food deserts.
Zenicléia Angelita Deggerone +2 more
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Impact of Food Environments on Obesity Rates: A State-Level Analysis
Journal of Obesity, 2023 Introduction. Limited access to healthy food in areas that are predominantly food deserts or food swamps may be associated with obesity. Other unhealthy behaviors may also be associated with obesity and poor food environments. Methods.
Elizabeth Cerceo +3 more
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Mapping of Grocery Stores in Slovak Countryside in Context of Food Deserts
Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis, 2015 The paper is focused on mapping grocery stores in the Slovak countryside with an emphasis on identifying potential food deserts in rural areas. Grocery stores are analyzed in the time period 2001–2011.
Kristína Bilková, František Križan
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Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, 2021 Food desert communities face persistent barriers in accessing affordable fresh and healthy foods, particularly for the underserved and limited-resourced minority population.
Chyi-Lyi Liang +6 more
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The Relationship Between Food Deserts, Farmers’ Markets and Food Assistance in Georgia Census Tracts
Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association, 2016 Background: Due to inadequate resources and limited access to healthy foods, residents of food deserts struggle to maintain a well-balanced, nutritious diet. These factors increase the risk of developing obesity and diet-related chronic diseases.
Andrea Brace +3 more
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M/C Journal, 1999 In today's society there is evidence of a culture of the 'empowered consumer' -- an image of the consumer as a citizen rather than a subordinate. In fact, human rights language is increasingly coming to the fore in the consumption debate. The consumer has been allocated rights by the United Nations whereby all human beings are born free ...
Sinead Furey +2 more
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Urban and peri-urban agriculture in the global food security conundrum
Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, 2021 First paragraph: Rural exodus and increased urbanization have led to the development of urban slums in major cities across the world, resulting in food insecurity.
Innocent Awasom
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Methods and Protocols, 2022 Background: Local food environments are recognized by experts as a determinant of healthy eating. Food cooperatives (coop) can promote the accessibility to healthier foods and thus improve the health of the population, particularly in remote rural ...
Éric Robitaille +8 more
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The Effects of Food Environment on Obesity in Children: A Systematic Review
Children, 2023 Childhood obesity is an epidemic connected with poor eating. According to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (USDA-ERS), food deserts are geographical locations in which residents have restricted or nonexistent access
Johanna Key +3 more
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