Type and density of independent takeaway outlets: a geographical mapping study in a low socioeconomic ward, Manchester.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The socioeconomic disparity in childhood and early adult obesity prevalence has been well characterised. Takeaway outlets may cluster in lower socioeconomic areas and their proximity to schools is of concern. This study aimed to map takeaway food outlets, characterise takeaway types and their proximity to educational institutions within a low socioeconomic ward in Manchester.

Design

The Rusholme ward and a 2 km Euclidean buffer were included as the study area. Local authority Environmental Health data were used to map the takeaway outlets, using QGIS V.2.18.0 (OPENGIS.ch LLC, Einsiedeln, Switzerland). The types of takeaway outlets and major roads were included. Number of outlets within a 400 m Euclidean walking buffer of educational institutions were mapped.

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SUBMITTER: Blow J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6661625 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature