The recent dramatic increase are unlikely due to biological and genetic changes at the individual level, but rather, are linked to the social and economic status among communities. The reason behind the differences in communities that have low economic status contributes to larger health disparities (Bodor, 2010). ... From an economic standpoint, it is definitely more of a value to go with the fast food chain. ... In low economic areas, land prices are low and customers are high. ... One other study showed that students attending schools in poor, rural areas were more likely to be overweight ...

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