Food-insecure families in Houston are more than twice as likely to report poor health outcomes. This Kinder Institute study maps the intersection of hunger and health across Harris County, showing how lack of access to nutritious food drives higher rates of chronic disease.
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Food-insecure families 2x more likely to report poor health
Houston food deserts concentrated in low-income neighborhoods
Chronic disease rates higher in food-insecure areas
Policy recommendations for addressing food access gaps
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