Urban poverty and nutrition challenges associated with accessibility to a healthy diet: a global systematic literature review

Urban poverty and nutrition challenges associated with accessibility to a healthy diet: a global systematic literature review

Abstract Background There is an increasing global trend towards urbanization. In general, there are less food access issues in urban than rural areas, but this “urban advantage” does not benefit the poorest who face disproportionate barriers to accessing healthy food and have an increased risk of ma...

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Main Authors: Mireya Vilar-Compte, Soraya Burrola-Méndez, Annel Lozano-Marrufo, Isabel Ferré-Eguiluz, Diana Flores, Pablo Gaitán-Rossi, Graciela Teruel, Rafael Pérez-Escamilla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:International Journal for Equity in Health
Subjects:
Urban poverty
Nutrition
Social protection
Public health
Food security
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-020-01330-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-020-01330-0

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