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That can be particularly true if you live in what’s known as a “food swamp.”
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Unfortunately, if you live in a food swamp, you might be at greaterrisk of a stroke.
Unhealthy options were more along the lines of fast-food restaurants, full-service restaurants, and junk food-filled convenience stores.
“This puts several different populations at increased risk for obesity and diseases that come with it.”
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