How Does Epidemiology Study Access to Healthy Foods?
Epidemiologists use various methods to study access to healthy foods. These include:
- Surveys and Questionnaires: Collecting data on dietary habits and food availability. - Geospatial Analysis: Mapping food deserts and food swamps to identify areas with limited access to healthy foods. - Cohort Studies: Following groups over time to assess the impact of food access on health outcomes.
