Consumption Expenditure on Processed Meat and Its Correlates: An Ethnic Comparison
Yong Kang Cheah1, Geeta Appannah2, Azira Abdul Adzis1
1School of Economics, Finance and Banking, College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia.
Nutrition and Cancer
|September 16, 2022
Summary
Sociodemographic factors significantly influence processed meat consumption expenditure in Malaysian households. Younger, higher-income, and urban households, particularly Bumiputera and Chinese/Indian groups, show higher spending on processed meats.
Area of Science:
- Food Science
- Consumer Behavior
- Socioeconomics
Background:
- Understanding household consumption patterns is crucial for public health and economic analysis.
- Processed meat consumption is a significant dietary component with varying influences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate sociodemographic and household factors affecting processed meat consumption expenditure in Malaysia.
- To analyze the determinants of both the likelihood and quantity of processed meat consumed.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Malaysian Household Expenditure Survey (HES) 2016 data.
- Employed lognormal hurdle models to assess consumption determinants.
- Included variables such as household head's age, education, ethnicity, income, region, and locality.
Main Results:
- Younger Bumiputera households and higher-income Chinese/Indian households exhibited greater processed meat expenditure.
- Consumption likelihood and expenditure were positively associated with East Malaysian origin and urban locality.
- Household head's age and income were key predictors across ethnic groups.
Conclusions:
- Sociodemographic and household factors play distinct roles in processed meat consumption expenditure across Malaysian ethnic groups.
- Policymakers should consider age, income, education, region, and locality for targeted interventions.
- Findings highlight the need for culturally sensitive approaches to dietary recommendations and public health initiatives.
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