Philadelphia’s food culture is certainly something to celebrate. But behind the city’s acclaimed restaurants and Michelin-starred chefs is a quieter reality: Many Philadelphians are struggling with nutrition-related disease.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Philadelphia, and the city has the highest prevalence of diabetes among the nation’s 10 major cities. These conditions don’t develop overnight. They take shape over years, driven by a complex mix of factors, including access to healthy food, socio-economic barriers, chronic stress, and daily habits around how people shop, cook, and eat. Learn more here.
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