Abstract:
The food retail environment of a community – the
array of grocery stores, small markets, restaurants,
farmers’ markets, etc. – plays an important role in
determining health status. Low-income individuals, in particular, face challenges purchasing fruits,
vegetables and other nutritious foods. These foods
are simply not available within the neighborhood,
the quality is poor, and/or the price is exorbitant.
This Health Impact Assessment (HIA) examines the
potential health implications of the development of
a grocery store within a federally designated food
desert on the northeast side of Indianapolis, Indiana.
