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This paper focuses on the relationship between various poverty indicators and their effects on obesity at the state level from 1995 to 2009. Using a linear regression model, poverty, food stamp usage, and crime levels are found to be significant contributors to obesity with the inclusion of exercise and education as control variables. When considering fixed effects to account for state differences, ... read moreonly food stamp usage contributes significantly to obesity. Policy suggestions include neighborhood campaigns to make people aware of healthy food options, restructuring food stamp restrictions, and promoting exercise and the importance of education in schools.read less
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