Authors: Tsuyoshi Hamano, Naomi Kawakami, Xinjun Li, Kristina Sundquist
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0056680
Abstract Summary
A nationwide Swedish study of over 4 million adults found that living near fast food restaurants increases stroke risk by 6-12% for men and 7-24% for women. The research used GPS mapping to track neighborhood resources and followed participants for 2 years, identifying 42,270 strokes.
Why Brain? ðŸ§
Swedish study of 4.3 million people found living near fast food restaurants increases stroke risk by 2-3%. Neighborhood health resources affect stroke rates, but most associations explained by socioeconomic factors.
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