Influence of Socioeconomic Status on the Retail Food Environment in Alicante:

By:
Iván Hernández-Caravaca, Alba Martínez-García, Eva María Trescastro-López, Ángel Plaza-Gavaldón, Julio Martí-Cremades, Joaquín Moncho
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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The study evaluates the impact of socioeconomic status on food availability and access in Alicante. Results show that higher-income neighborhoods have better access to healthy foods, particularly in supermarkets. Findings suggest a need for policy interventions to enhance healthy food accessibility in lower-income areas.
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