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Camden's Fast Food Outlets Double, Health Experts Alarmed

2/12/2025

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Camden, London, has seen a staggering rise in fast food outlets, jumping from 205 in 2017 to 417 per 100,000 residents in 2024, now outpacing Bury. Health experts are alarmed by this trend, especially in deprived areas where fast food density is twice that of wealthier neighborhoods, reflecting a troubling shift in dietary access and choices across England.

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Camden, London, has seen a staggering rise in fast food outlets, jumping from 205 in 2017 to 417 per 100,000 residents in 2024, now outpacing Bury. Health experts are alarmed by this trend, especially in deprived areas where fast food density is twice that of wealthier neighborhoods, reflecting a troubling shift in dietary access and choices across England.