Journal article
Spatial clustering patterns and regional variations for food and physical activity environments across the United States
International journal of environmental health research, v 31(8), pp 976-990
17 Nov 2021
PMID: 31964175
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Abstract
This study examined spatial patterns of obesogenic environments for US counties. We mapped the geographic dispersion of food and physical activity (PA) environments, assessed spatial clustering, and identified food and PA environment differences across U.S. regions and rurality categories. Substantial low food score clusters were located in the South and high score clusters in the Midwest and West. Low PA score clusters were located in the South and high score clusters in the Northeast and Midwest (p < .0001). For region, the South had significantly lower food and PA environment scores. For rurality, rural counties had significantly higher food environment scores and metropolitan counties had significantly higher PA environment scores (p < .0001). This study highlights geographic clustering and disparities in food and PA access nationwide. State and region-wide environmental inequalities may be targeted using structural interventions and policy initiatives to improve food and PA access.
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- Title
- Spatial clustering patterns and regional variations for food and physical activity environments across the United States
- Creators
- Marilyn E. Wende - University of South CarolinaEllen W Stowe - University of South CarolinaJan M. Eberth - Drexel University, Health Management and PolicyAlexander C. McLain - University of South CarolinaAngela D. Liese - University of South CarolinaCharity B. Breneman - University of South CarolinaMichele J. Josey - University of South CarolinaS. Morgan Hughey - College of CharlestonAndrew T. Kaczynski - University of South Carolina
- Publication Details
- International journal of environmental health research, v 31(8), pp 976-990
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Health Management and Policy
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000508759900001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85078488945
- Other Identifier
- 991021855514704721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Environmental Sciences
- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health