chronic diseases

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Living In A Food Desert

When I first moved to Rodeo, this corner store did sell fresh fruit and vegetables. I remember being able to walk into the store and buy some apples or even a bunch of bananas. Over time, the store got rid of all the fresh fruit because it spoiled too quickly, but they continued to sell candy, chips and soda.

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Victor Sandifer

Breath-Taking: My Experience With Asthma

“Ahek-ahe ahek-ahek” Just one sign that I know my lungs are shutting down. I was diagnosed with asthma as a baby. By the time I entered grade school, the emergency room became my second home. Since childhood, I’ve been to the emergency room over 50 times because of my uncontrollable asthma attacks.

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