Rural and Urban Differences in Vegetable and Fruit Consumption Among Older Cancer Survivors in the Deep South: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer survivors, especially those who are older, experience increased comorbidity and risk for secondary cancers. A varied dietary pattern rich in vegetables and fruits (V&F) is recommended to improve health. However, V&F intake can differ by rural vs urban status.

Objective

Our objective was to assess the differences in V&F consumption among older cancer survivors residing in urban- and rural-designated areas, and to explore whether differences exist according to sex, race, and cancer type.

Design

This was a cross-sectional secondary analysis.

Participants/setting

Screening data from the Harvest for Health trial were obtained from October 2016 to November 2019 on 731 Medicare-eligible cancer survivors across Alabama.

Main outcome measures

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SUBMITTER: Kaur H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9271124 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature