Tag: Nutrition disparity

According to the USDA, millions of Americans live in low-income, low-access areas to supermarkets, creating what is known as a food desert. But a lack of healthy food options is only one part of the problem; understanding the key difference between a food desert and a food swamp is crucial for addressing nutritional inequality in our communities.

According to the World Health Organization, nearly half of deaths among children under 5 years of age are linked to undernutrition, with most cases occurring in low- and middle-income countries. However, malnutrition is not just about undernutrition; it also encompasses overnutrition, which disproportionately affects lower-income households in developed nations. This economic disparity in nutrition is a pressing public health concern with deep-seated causes.