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Table 1 Trends in urban societies that increase vulnerability in the event of a disaster

From: Food selection criteria for disaster response planning in urban societies

Trend

Vulnerability outcome

Eating fresh, green and/or local [4]; Increased use of fresh fruit and vegetables [6]

High proportion of home food inventory is stored in refrigerator(s)

Frequently eating away from home [8]

Lower inventory of food at home

Convenience foods [5]

High proportion of home food inventory is stored in freezer(s)

Apartment/urban living conditions [3]

Limited food storage space