One of the most pressing health-related issues in East Harlem is the lack of access to fresh food for its residents. Grocery stores with fresh produce and other healthy options are less common in this neighborhood–and therefore, lead to increased consumption of fast food and other less healthy choices. The map above depicts the recorded instances of obesity in Manhattan and surrounding areas of New York City; higher levels of obesity often correspond with greater occurrences of high blood pressure. This correlation can be found especially in areas such as East Harlem–and definitely seems to be a topic that, when expanded upon, can offer much more insight into the neighborhood and its other health-related issues.