This first chapter provides a framework in understanding a deprived community as a central
concept of the book. We explore terminology, how it is measured and what are relevant …

Based on theory of neighbourhood effect and extensive research literature, it is obvious that
deprived communities have clear impact on individual well-being. Residents face poorly …

Differences in access to food stores that sell healthy and affordable food, and the larger food
retail environment (FRE), are hypothesized to contribute to the disparities in dietrelated …

The retail food environment has a significant impact on the availability and affordability of
food options for consumers within a given neighborhood. However, approaches for …

Introduction: Underserved communities suffer from poor dietary habits and experience
higher rates of chronic conditions mainly due to factors affecting their nutrition and grocery …