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More deprived communities have greater density of fast food outlets, Public Health England says
Their health survey also shows obesity rates rising along with deprivation rates.
Poorer communities have greater density of fast food outlets, according to the latest research from Public Health England.
In their survey, they have discovered that there is "strong evidence" linking the availability of fast food outlets and increasing level of area deprivation.
Data also showed that the prevalence of overweight and obesity also rises with deprivation. In contrast, fruit and vegetable consumption declined in higher deprivation rates.
Click to see the summary of their report here.
