Disparities and access to healthy food in the United States: A review of food deserts literature.

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Racial Disparities in Health Status and Access to Healthcare: The Continuation of Inequality in the United States Due to Structural Racism (2018, background): “The nutritional quality of what is for sale in these “food deserts” has been shown to lead to obesity, a risk factor for cancer and cardiovascular disease (Walker et al. 2010: 881; Larson et al. 2009: 74; Lewis et al. 2005: 672).”
Strawberry fields forever? Urban agriculture in developed countries: a review (2013, background): “The findings point to a trend of low-income and ethnic minority neighborhoods in the USA facing more barriers to accessing healthy and affordable food (Walker et al. 2010).”
The local food environment and diet: A systematic review (2012, background): “-based downtown areas in the second half of the 20th century (Walker et al., 2010).”
Healthy Food Retail during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Future Directions (2020, background): “Limited access to fresh food, coupled with a greater prevalence of fast food outlets in lower-income and minority neighborhoods, is partially responsible for sub-optimal eating patterns among residents [2].”