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Association Between Availability of Fruits and Vegetables in Neighborhood Food Stores and Weight Among Residents of Low-Income Urban Public Housing: Cross-Sectional Study

Year: 2026

Type: article

Study design: Observational Study

Abstract: Unlabelled: This cross-sectional study examined the presence of food stores and availability of fruits and vegetables in food stores with weight among urban public housing residents. While there was no association between average number of fruits or vegetables in food stores and weight, there were positive associations between number of convenience stores and weight and between number of general merchandise stores and weight.

Source: JMIR Formative Research

DOI: 10.2196/81581

Authors: Robert Leung, Allison Frank, Lynsie R Ranker, Jennifer Murillo, Kevin J Lane, Zachary T Popp, John Kane, Ziming Xuan, Belinda Borrelli, Lisa M Quintiliani

Institutions: VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston University, Tufts Medical Center, Tufts University

Language: English

Topic: Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,900

Funder: National Cancer Institute

Award: Digital Health Supported Weight Management Intervention Delivered by Community Health Workers Among Public Housing Residents

OpenAlex ID: W7128432891

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