Interplay of Socioeconomic Status and Supermarket Distance Is Associated with Excess Obesity Risk: A UK Cross-Sectional Study

Interplay of Socioeconomic Status and Supermarket Distance Is Associated with Excess Obesity Risk: A UK Cross-Sectional Study

U.S. policy initiatives have sought to improve health through attracting neighborhood supermarket investment. Little evidence exists to suggest that these policies will be effective, in particular where there are socioeconomic barriers to healthy eating. We measured the independent associations and...

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Main Authors: Thomas Burgoine, Joreintje D. Mackenbach, Jeroen Lakerveld, Nita G. Forouhi, Simon J. Griffin, Søren Brage, Nicholas J. Wareham, Pablo Monsivais
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
supermarkets
distance
education
body mass index
obesity
interaction
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/14/11/1290

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