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Changes in Neighborhood Foodscapes From 2003 to 2023 by Area Rurality in the United States.

OpenAlex · 2026-07-01

A 20-year study tracked how the mix of food retailers in U.S. neighborhoods shifted between 2003 and 2023, finding that changes in food access differed significantly depending on whether an area was urban, suburban, or rural.

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Food retail landscapes shifted measurably across U.S. neighborhoods over the 20-year span from 2003 to 2023

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Changes in neighborhood foodscapes varied significantly by area rurality, meaning urban, suburban, and rural areas did not follow the same trajectory

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The study covers a nationally representative period encompassing major economic events (2008 recession, COVID-19), suggesting structural rather than temporary shifts in food access patterns

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