Research
Adherence
There is no convincing evidence of an association between the food environment (e.g., availability of supermarkets, fast-food outlets) and T2DM risk or prevalence.
Current evidence does not strongly support the idea that changing the food environment (e.g., adding supermarkets or removing fast food) will significantly reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Other factors, such as urbanization and walkability, may be more influential.
GoodRefutesMEDIUM confidence
No convincing evidence was found of an association between food environment with T2DM risk/prevalence.
Why this rating
Based on a systematic review of 20 studies, with some studies showing associations and others not, leading to a conclusion of no convincing evidence.
Source
Built environmental characteristics and diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Nicolette R. den Braver et al. · BMC Medicine · 2018
Meta-analysis · 40 studiesCited 234×
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