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Ghettoizing Outdoor Advertising: Disadvantage and Ad Panel Density in Black Neighborhoods

Authors: Naa Oyo A. Kwate, Tammy H. Lee

Published in: Journal of Urban Health | Issue 1/2007

Abstract

This study investigated correlates of outdoor advertising panel density in predominantly African American neighborhoods in New York City. Research shows that black neighborhoods have more outdoor advertising space than white neighborhoods, and these spaces disproportionately market alcohol and tobacco advertisements. Thus, understanding the factors associated with outdoor advertising panel density has important implications for public health. We linked 2000 census data with property data at the census block group level to investigate two neighborhood-level determinants of ad density: income level and physical decay. Results showed that block groups were exposed to an average of four ad spaces per 1,000 residents and that vacant lot square footage was a significant positive predictor of ad density. An inverse relationship between median household income and ad density did not reach significance, suggesting that relative affluence did not protect black neighborhoods from being targeted for outdoor advertisements.

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Title: Ghettoizing Outdoor Advertising: Disadvantage and Ad Panel Density in Black Neighborhoods
Authors: Naa Oyo A. Kwate
Tammy H. Lee
Publication date: 01-01-2007
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Urban Health / Issue 1/2007
Print ISSN: 1099-3460
Electronic ISSN: 1468-2869
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11524-006-9127-5

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