Adults ages 50 and older who lived near dense fast food and unhealthy food environments known as "food swamps" had a higher risk of stroke compared to those who lived in areas with fewer retail and fast food choices, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.
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According to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association s International Stroke Conference 2023, adults ages 50 and older who lived near dense fast food and unhealthy food environments known as food swamps had a higher risk of stroke compared to those who lived in areas with fewer retail and fast food options
A study reviewing data from nearly 3,000 counties in the United States has found that living in a community with easy access to grocery stores and affordable, healthy food is associated with lower.
The findings underscore the need to integrate food security and environments into broader assessments of social determinants of health in clinical practice, experts say.