Arterial roads and area socioeconomic status are predictors of fast food restaurant density in King County, WA

• Main Authors: Streichert Laura C (Author), Rehm Colin D (Author), Moudon Anne V (Author), Hurvitz Philip M (Author), Drewnowski Adam (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Fast food restaurants reportedly target specific populations by locating in lower-income and in minority neighborhoods. Physical proximity to fast food restaurants has been associated with higher obesity rates.</p> <p>Obj...