Researchers from the University of Illinois have found a link between long traffic jams and increased visits to fast food restaurants. This factor negatively affects the health of millions of people every year.
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According to analytical data from Los Angeles, unexpected traffic jams increased visits to fast food restaurants by 1% compared to regular traffic jams. At first glance, this figure may not seem like much, but in large cities, we are talking about 1.2 million additional fast food meals per year. The authors of the study said that they consider their findings important in terms of reducing unhealthy eating habits.
The scientists studied two years of traffic, traffic and congestion data in Los Angeles. They also analyzed data on how many people using mobile phones visited fast food restaurants during this time. As a result, they developed a computer model that showed a direct relationship between the increase in visits to such establishments and traffic congestion.
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People returning from work in the evening are less likely to visit grocery stores. They are likely to simply buy a burger and fries rather than stop at the store and buy ingredients to cook dinner at home.
This trend is not unique to Los Angeles, as every major city has both traffic jams and a large number of fast-food restaurants. The link between traffic congestion and unhealthy eating is another reason to reduce traffic congestion and improve transportation infrastructure in cities around the world. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”
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