Fast-food outlets on commuter routes may fuel obesity crisis

A new study by Clinical Assistant Professor of Economics Adriana Dornelles finds a link between the number of restaurants and higher BMI.

A new study by Clinical Assistant Professor of Economics Adriana Dornelles found that a greater density of fast-food outlets on commuter routes is linked to higher body mass index (BMI) scores among those traveling along them.

In this article published Aug. 7, 2019, in The Guardian:

After a long day at work, the last thing that you are going to think about is [going] home and [preparing] a meal.

– Adriana Dornelles, clinical assistant professor of economics