Food Environment Around Schools in a Capital City in Southern Brazil: Changes in the Availability of Commercial Food Establishments Between 2012 and 2019
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.The number of food businesses near Brazilian schools significantly increased, with a rise in ultra-processed food options. This trend highlights the need for policies promoting healthier school environments for children.
Area Of Science
- Public Health Nutrition
- Urban Planning
- Food Environment Research
Background
- The food environment surrounding schools significantly influences children's dietary habits and health outcomes.
- Understanding changes in food establishment availability is crucial for developing targeted public health interventions.
Purpose Of The Study
- To conduct a comparative analysis of commercial food establishment availability around schools in a Brazilian capital city between 2012 and 2019.
- To assess changes in the types of food establishments (fresh, mixed, ultra-processed) near educational institutions.
Main Methods
- Comparative analysis of two cross-sectional panels (2012 and 2019) in Florianópolis, Brazil.
- Georeferencing of school and establishment locations, with an 800m network buffer analysis.
- Classification of establishments by primary food type sold and statistical analysis (chi-square, Wilcoxon tests).
Main Results
- A 63% increase in the total number of food establishments around schools was observed.
- Statistically significant growth in establishments selling mixed (p=0.008) and ultra-processed foods (p=0.024) was documented.
- The increase in ultra-processed food vendors occurred at the expense of fresh food establishments.
Conclusions
- The rise of ultra-processed food establishments near schools, replacing fresh food options, warrants significant public health attention.
- There is a pressing need for public policies to foster healthier food environments around schools.
- Promoting healthier school surroundings can contribute positively to the overall health of schoolchildren.
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