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

Karen E. Smoyer-Tomic; John C. Spence; Kim D. Raine; Carl Amrhein; Nairne Cameron; Vladimir Yasenovskiy; Nicoleta Cutumisu; Eric Hemphill; Julia Healy

doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2007.12.001

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

Karen E. Smoyer-Tomic, John C. Spence, Kim D. Raine, Carl Amrhein, Nairne Cameron, Vladimir Yasenovskiy, Nicoleta Cutumisu, Eric Hemphill, Julia Healy

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	740-754
Number of pages	15
Journal	Health and Place
Volume	14
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2007.12.001
Publication status	Published - Dec 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Accessibility
Canada
Edmonton
Fast food
Supermarket

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