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This paper documents the relation between racial and socioeconomic inequalities and the density of fast food in New York City. The researchers found that areas that were predominantly Black had higher densities of fast food than predominantly White areas, regardless of income level. Such results highlight the need to develop policy-level interventions to address racial disparities in food environments.
Race/Ethnicity: African American or Black, Multi-racial/ethnic, White
Keywords: Fast food, Geographic information systems, Neighborhood, Urban, Zoning
Focus Areas: Food Access, Food Retail
Resource Type: Journal Article
State: New York
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