Logan County residents are of a healthy weight
% of population who lack adequate access to food
Current Value
3
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
There is strong evidence that residing in a food desert is correlated with a high prevalence of overweight, obesity, and premature death.[1-3] Supermarkets traditionally provide healthier options than convenience stores or smaller grocery stores.[4] Additionally, lack of access to fresh fruits and vegetables is a substantial barrier to consumption and is related to premature mortality.
In 2014, 3% of residents in Logan County lacked adequate access to healthy food, which is ranked separately from food insecurity.
[1] Ahern M, Brown C, Dukas S. A national study of the association between food environments and county-level health outcomes. The Journal of Rural Health. 2011;27:367-379.
[2] Taggart K. Fast food joints bad for the neighbourhood. Medical Post. 2005;41.21:23.
[3] Schafft KA, Jensen EB, Hinrichs CC. Food deserts and overweight schoolchildren: Evidence from Pennsylvania. Rural Sociology. 2009;74:153-277.
[4] Wrigley N, Warm D, Margetts B, Whelan A. Assessing the impact of improved retail access on diet in a “food desert”: A preliminary report. Urban Studies. 2002;39.11:2061-2082.
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