Geographic analysis shows rising sales of low alcohol products in affluent areas, suggesting access disparities.
Alcohol-free and low alcohol (No/Lo) product availability and sales increased among small retailers in Great Britain between 2018 and 2022, but these gains have been uneven, with greater access and uptake in more affluent and rural areas. This suggests emerging geographic disparities in access to and sales of No/Lo alternatives and their potential benefits or harms.
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