Food deserts and dental care utilization in the United States.

Alexander TestaRahma MungiaAlexandra van den BergDaphne C Hernandez

Published in: Journal of public health dentistry (2023)

The current study is the first to assess the relationship between living in a food desert and dental care utilization. The findings demonstrate that individuals living in low-income urban food deserts may be at increased risk for not utilizing dental care.

Keyphrases

healthcare
palliative care
quality improvement
oral health
pain management
human health
risk assessment
climate change