How a Food Pharmacy Works to Improve Community Health
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Studies have shown that individuals experiencing food insecurity have a significantly higher probability of developing chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. Food pharmacies are a modern healthcare model that directly addresses this link by providing nutritious food, similar to how a traditional pharmacy dispenses medicine. These programs serve as vital, clinic-based interventions designed to prevent and manage diet-related conditions by giving patients access to healthy food with dignity.
