Health Affairs March 19, 2025
Because of the health harms of smoking, the sale of tobacco products has been effectively banned on hospital campuses for more than three decades. If one of those hospitals suddenly began selling cigarettes to their patients again, the public would be outraged. Yet, these same institutions sell soda, candy, and processed meats, and no one bats an eye.
Like cigarette smoking, habitual intake of foods high in salt, sugar, and saturated fats can lead to poor health, diminished quality of life, and severe complications from chronic illnesses. Despite unhealthy diets surpassing smoking as the leading cause of death in the US, hospitals consistently fail to serve food that meets national dietary guidelines. Many hospital vending machines offer drinks containing more...
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