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ZIP Codes And Property Values Predict Obesity Rates |
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Written by Craig - GKA Staff
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Thursday, 30 August 2007 |
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Neighborhood property values predict local obesity rates better than education or incomes, according to a new study. Researchers found six-fold differences in obesity rates between the richest and poorest ZIP codes. Area prosperity can also be a good predictor of access to healthy foods, or opportunities for exercise.
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