Sustainable futures: Healthy lifestyles, obesity, and access to food in U.S. …

With over one-third of U.S. adults considered obese, there is growing concern over the social implications pertaining to the health and welfare of U.S. citizens. This study examines the impact of local food systems (i.e., access to healthy foods and unhealthy foods) and other control variables on adult obesity rates, general health conditions, and mortality rates in counties across the United S…