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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Public Health
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Food affordability is a key determinant of food security and health outcomes.
  • Disparities in food affordability exist between rural and urban populations in the United States.
  • Specific regions like Appalachian and Delta counties face unique socioeconomic challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate sociodemographic factors influencing food affordability across different geographic spaces.
  • To compare food affordability in rural versus urban settings within the U.S.
  • To conduct a subanalysis focusing on Appalachian and Delta counties.

Main Methods:

  • Regression analysis was employed to model food affordability.
  • Predictors of food affordability were analyzed in rural and urban contexts.
  • A comparative subanalysis was performed on Appalachian and Delta counties.

Main Results:

  • Rural households exhibited significantly higher food expenditure-to-income ratios than urban households.
  • Appalachian and Delta counties reported the highest average food expenditure-to-income ratios.
  • Sociodemographic factors significantly impacted food affordability across regions.

Conclusions:

  • Food affordability is a critical factor in mitigating food insecurity and associated chronic health problems.
  • Rural areas, particularly Appalachian and Delta regions, require targeted interventions to improve food affordability.
  • Addressing spatial disparities in food affordability is essential for public health equity.