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If you live near a bar or fast food restaurant, be careful because it could be bad for your health! A new study reveals the risks of living near this type of establishment.
It has long been known that fast food and alcohol have a negative impact on health and can in particular increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. While many studies focus on food quality, new work is more interested in the link between the food environment and the risk of heart failure (HF). Published in the American Heart Association’s Circulation magazinethis suggests that people living near bars and fast food restaurants may have a greater risk of developing heart failure.
Living near a bar or fast food restaurant increases the risk of heart failure
For the study in question, researchers analyzed UK Biobank data from more than 500,000 British adults. They noted the proximity and density of fast food restaurants and bars and analyzed the degree of risk exposure of each participant in relation to their place of life.
According to the results, when an individual lives near such establishments, he has a 16% greater risk of developing heart failure, compared to those who do not have this type of outlet around their home. In detail: the risk increases by 14% when an individual lives near pubs or bars; and 12% when it comes to fast foods. The more these establishments are numerous around the home, the higher the risk.
The researchers also affirm that “Exposure to ‘ready-to-eat’ food environments is associated with risks of other disorders, such as type II diabetes and obesity, which may increase the risk of heart failure”. Such findings therefore suggest the importance of minimizing environments populated by fast food restaurants and bars, with the aim of further preventing heart failure.
Other factors linked to heart failure
Small reminder: we speak of heart failure when the heart loses part of its muscular strength and no longer has its normal contraction capacity. This means that it no longer pumps enough blood to ensure that the organs receive enough oxygen and nutrients, which are essential for them to function properly. Thus, this serious pathology can cause numerous health problems.
The study results also reveal that the risk of heart failure would increase when a person, who lives near many fast food establishments, has a low level of education and few physical activity facilities nearby. his home.
Researchers therefore point out that it is possible to reduce the risk of heart problems by eating healthily, but also by regularly practicing physical activity.