Synthesizing Oral and Systemic Health in a Food Desert

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Journal J Healthc Sci Humanit

Date 2023 Feb 23

PMID 36819762

Authors

Ashanti-Ali Davis

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Abstract

Oral and systemic health constitute overall health. In recent years, dentists and physicians have acknowledged the relationship between these two areas of health. There are oral and systemic diseases that have similar risk factors. Fresh fruits and vegetables enhance oral and systemic health and the lack of these food products in the diet adversely affects both aspects of health. The availability, accessibility and acceptability of fresh fruits and vegetables were all assessed in Macon County, Alabama, using an observational research method. A Likert scale (1-4) was used to assess color, texture and smell of fresh fruits and vegetables. Within Macon County there are three grocery stores with the highest quality of fresh fruits and vegetables being in the town of Notasulga. With lack of availability, accessibility and acceptability of fresh fruits and vegetables in Macon County, residents are at a higher risk of experiencing adverse health outcomes. Strategies are needed to increase the factors that contribute to the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables if overall health are expected to improve.

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