Consumption of ultra-processed food in emerging countries: evidence from a rural - urban gradient in Vietnam

Key Points

• To assess the consumption patterns of ultra-processed foods in Vietnam's rural and urban settings.
• Analyzed consumption data of ultra-processed foods in various Vietnamese regions.
• Compared consumption levels between rural and urban populations.
• Investigated differences in consumption across household income levels.
• Ultra-processed food consumption is significantly higher in rural areas compared to urban areas in Vietnam.
• Low-income households exhibit lower consumption of ultra-processed foods, controlling for other factors.
• Disaggregation of ultra-processed food types is crucial for understanding the issue.

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