October 15, 2025Public Health NutritionOpen Access

Social inequities in the community food environment: temporal analysis of food retail availability in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (2010–2022)

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Ecological analysis shows a decline in food retail density in Rio Grande do Sul, highlighting social inequities.

Food retail density decreased significantly, particularly for ultra-processed foods, indicating shifts in availability.
In 2022, the density of ultra-processed food outlets was twice that of fresh food establishments, demonstrating health concerns.
Cities with higher social vulnerability displayed greater reductions in food retail density, exacerbating inequities in access.
Findings suggest urgent need for policies aimed at promoting equity in food environments throughout the state.

Schattschneider et al. (2025) studied this question.

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