Fast Food Exacerbates Food Deserts

A new study reveals how fast-food restaurants dominate US neighborhoods, especially those outside urban centers. The study finds that census tracks have been increasingly concentrated with fast-food outlets while healthy food retailers remain difficult to reach or unaffordable. This highlights a need to improve grocery store accessibility for underserved communities in the US. A lack of access to healthy food can lead to long-term health issues and chronic illnesses like diabetes. Our Health Equity advocates for practical solutions that ensure widespread availability of nutritious and accessible food for all Americans. Read more here.