American Cancer Society Warns of Increase in U.S. Food Swamps; No Substantial Progress Reducing Food Deserts for Millions of People

American Cancer Society Highlights Rising U.S. Food Swamps Amid Stagnant

In recent decades, food accessibility has emerged as a critical public health concern, with substantial implications for health equity and cancer prevention. A groundbreaking longitudinal study conducted by the American Cancer Society (ACS) sheds new light on the persistence of food deserts and the alarming expansion of food swamps across the United States from 2003 to 2023. These findings, published in the American Journal of Public Health, und…

American Cancer Society Warns of Increase in U.S. Food Swamps; No Substantial Progress Reducing Food Deserts for Millions of People

ATLANTA, June 3, 2026 — Imagine not having access to affordable, healthy food. For many Americans, it’s a reality. A new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that...