What are the negative effects of food deserts?
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Negative Effects of Food Deserts
Insufficient access to fresh and healthy foods puts individuals living in food deserts at a higher risk of experiencing multiple health issues, including:
- Obesity and related weight issues.
- Nutritional deficiencies.
- Diabetes.
- Cardiovascular diseases.
- High blood pressure.
- Stroke.
- Association with certain cancer types.
- Birth defects.