July 19, 2006
Lack of Stores Linked to Early Deaths
From UPI.com:
A Chicago study says city residents living near fast-food restaurants and few grocery stores are more likely to die prematurely.
and later in the report.
"I think the good news of this study is that it brings a new call to action for what can be done in these communities," Gallagher said. "We know that across the country, the black population generally has higher diet-related deaths and health disparities."
Full story at the Chicago Sun Times.
Posted by Staff at 09:47 AM
Category: Health Disparities; Nutrition; fast food; mortality