Publications by authors named "Colin M Gerrity"
Article Synopsis
- The rise of dollar stores in the U.S. as food retailers raises significant issues concerning diet, nutrition, and community well-being, prompting an interdisciplinary workshop in Boston in 2022 to explore these topics.
- Experts identified nine key research areas related to dollar stores, including their local community impacts, health aspects, systemic issues like racism and food access, and comparisons to other food sources.
- The findings highlight a critical gap in research regarding the effects of dollar stores on public health and equity, emphasizing the need for collaboration among various fields to address these emerging challenges.
