Table 2 Similarities in ratio and proportion values when absolute number of stores vary
From: The use and misuse of ratio and proportion exposure measures in food environment research
| Â | Number of unhealthy food stores | Number of healthy food stores | Ratio (unhealthy: healthy) | Proportion (healthy: all food stores) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Area 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0.33 |
Area 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0.33 |
Area 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0.33 |
| Â | Number of fast food restaurants | Number of full-service restaurants | Ratio (fast food: full-service restaurants) | Proportion (fast food: all restaurants) |
Area 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 |
Area 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0.5 |