The aim of the present study was to critically analyze operational definitions of food deserts
and food swamps included in empirical studies published in peer-reviewed journals. A …

Abstract Purpose of Review To analyze how social and structural determinants of health and
social injustice impact the risk of obesity, its treatment and treatment outcomes, and to …

In the first years of life, poverty increases the risk of sleep problems such as late bedtimes
and frequent night awakenings. In turn, children with sleep problems are more likely to go on …

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 …

Food deserts are areas with limited access to healthy and nutritious food items. Low income
is the main contributor of poor health in food deserts. Residents in food deserts have an …

This study examines food insecurity in rural Georgia counties. Out of 159 counties in
Georgia, 108 met the criterion of over 50% rurality. Despite their central role in US food …

This chapter aims to examine food security and the use of food safety nets to address its
impact. To do this, we conducted a deep dive into previously published literature utilizing the …

This study investigates whether existing interventions in USDA-defined food deserts have
been effective in improving access to healthy foods and improving dietary quality. A …

The USDA does not measure food deserts by access to urban agriculture or to farmers
markets, but when accounting for these food sources it increases the number of healthy …