An evaluation of edge effects in nutritional accessibility and availability measures: a simulation study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>This paper addresses the statistical use of accessibility and availability indices and the effect of study boundaries on these measures. The measures are evaluated via an extensive simulation based on cluster models for local outlet...

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Main Authors: Porter Dwayne E, Hibbert James, Nichols Michele, Colabianchi Natalie, Lawson Andrew B, Van Meter Emily M, Liese Angela D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:International Journal of Health Geographics
Online Access:http://www.ij-healthgeographics.com/content/9/1/40