The socio-spatial distribution of alcohol outlets in Glasgow city

AimsThe aim of this study was to examine the distribution of alcohol outlets by area deprivation across Glasgow, Scotland.MethodsAll alcohol outlets were mapped and density per 1000 residents and proximity to nearest outlet calculated across quintiles of area deprivation.ResultsThe socio-spatial distribution of alcohol outlets varies by deprivation across Glasgow but not systematically. Some deprived areas contain the highest concentration while others in similar deprivation quintiles contain very few.ConclusionsConsiderations of the local context are important in examining access to alcohol but more research is also required on purchasing behaviour.