1. The effect of fast-food restaurants on childhood obesity: a school level analysis.
- Author
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Alviola PA 4th, Nayga RM Jr, Thomsen MR, Danforth D, and Smartt J
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Arkansas epidemiology, Child, Child, Preschool, Fast Foods supply & distribution, Female, Humans, Male, Models, Statistical, Pediatric Obesity complications, Pediatric Obesity epidemiology, Restaurants statistics & numerical data, Schools, Fast Foods adverse effects, Pediatric Obesity etiology, Restaurants classification
- Abstract
We analyze, using an instrumental variable approach, the effect of the number of fast-food restaurants on school level obesity rates in Arkansas. Using distance to the nearest major highway as an instrument, our results suggest that exposure to fast-food restaurants can impact weight outcomes. Specifically, we find that the number of fast-food restaurants within a mile from the school can significantly affect school level obesity rates., (Copyright © 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
- Published
- 2014
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