Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jackie Shinwell, Margaret Anne Defeyter
Summary: The study found that food insecurity is a constant issue for low-income families in England and Scotland, with coping strategies cycling in alignment with the school academic year.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hwi Choe, Tae-Young Pak
Summary: This study examines the longitudinal association between household food insecurity and healthcare utilization and expenditure using data from the Korean Welfare Panel Study. The results show that severe food insecurity is associated with higher rates of outpatient visits, hospitalization days, and inpatient admissions. Moderate food insecurity is associated with reduced personal healthcare expenditure. These findings provide insights for targeting healthcare policies and interventions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Theresa Anderson, Elaine Waxman, Craig Gundersen
Summary: Food insecurity among children in the United States remains a serious issue during summer months, with low participation rates in summer meal programs. The Meals-to-You (MTY) pilot program, initiated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in collaboration with Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, delivered food boxes to households, focusing on rural areas. Findings suggest that households receiving more food boxes experienced greater reductions in food insecurity, particularly in remote rural areas.
APPLIED ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES AND POLICY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mary Kate Robbins, Marsha Spence, Elizabeth Anderson Steeves
Summary: This study assesses the prevalence of food insecurity, housing insecurity, and basic needs insecurity among college students at a large, public university in the Southeast United States. The research identifies high rates of food, housing, and basic needs insecurity among the students and highlights factors associated with experiencing these insecurities.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Rachel M. Sumsion, Haylie M. June, Michael R. Cope
Summary: The rising rates of hunger and food insecurity have led to a re-evaluation of food systems, with experts from various disciplines working towards consensus on indicators and measurements. The confusion surrounding the definitions of 'food security' and 'food insecurity' has hindered progress in addressing hunger effectively. This review emphasizes the importance of clear definitions and their impact on measurements, serving as a resource for those involved in food production and policy-making.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Qiuying Wang
Summary: The study revealed a significant association between food insecurity and sleep disturbance, particularly in 48 countries showing higher risks. While heterogeneity existed across upper- and middle-income countries, the overall association between FI and sleep disturbance was similar among adolescents across different countries and genders.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Audrey Pereira, Sudhanshu Handa, Goran Holmqvist
Summary: The Sustainable Development Goal aims to end hunger in all its forms by 2030. A global survey shows that 41% of households with children under age 15 experience moderate or severe food insecurity, with the relationship between food insecurity, poverty, and well-being varying by region. This highlights the need to consider regional contexts when defining and addressing food insecurity.
GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY-AGRICULTURE POLICY ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Emma Beacom, Sinead Furey, Lynsey Hollywood, Paul Humphreys
Summary: This study examines methods of measuring food insecurity globally and focuses on the UK's adoption of the US HFSSM for monitoring annual food insecurity. Most literature on the topic comes from North America, with the HFSSM being the most commonly used indicator. Developed countries are increasingly concerned about food insecurity, using a variety of indicators to report on the severity of the issue.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Candice Bangham, Rachel M. Zack, Eva Nelson, Xinyang Liu, Alyson Codner, Jacqueline Milton Hicks, Jacey A. Greece
Summary: This study examined the correlation between adverse economic events (AEE) and hunger levels. The findings showed that pay reduction and increased debt were associated with moderate hunger, while death of a family member, pay reduction, and increased debt were associated with severe hunger. Awareness of AEE can inform public health programs and policies, providing essential support for individuals in need during times of economic instability.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
John Paul Trudell, Maddison L. Burnet, Bianca R. Ziegler, Isaac Luginaah
Summary: In Africa, over half of the population are food insecure, leading to worsened mental health situations, especially for vulnerable groups like women and HIV/AIDS patients. Studies suggest a close relationship between food insecurity and mental health, which is influenced by factors such as age, gender, social interactions, and physical health.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lee Smith, Guillermo F. Lopez F. Sanchez, Mark A. Tully, Louis Jacob, Karel Kostev, Hans Oh, Laurie Butler, Yvonne Barnett, Jae Il Shin, Ai Koyanagi
Summary: This study examined the trends of food insecurity among school-going adolescents aged 12-15 years from 31 countries. The prevalence of food insecurity varied in different countries, with both increasing and decreasing trends observed. It is crucial to take global action to address this issue and achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 2.
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Craig Gundersen, Monica Hake, Adam Dewey, Emily Engelhard
Summary: Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap (MMG) has provided sub-state-level estimates of food insecurity for a decade, widely used by food banks and local governments. Projections suggest a 17 million increase in food insecure Americans in 2020, highlighting significant geographic variations found in MMG.
APPLIED ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES AND POLICY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Adam Pine
Summary: This paper explores how food access, chronic disease, and spatial isolation affect the lives of low- and no-income urban citizens, by studying the survival strategies of food shelf clients. The study finds that the abundance of unhealthy food in marginalized urban spaces exacerbates existing health conditions, while making it difficult to access nutritious food. Clients have developed strategies such as visiting multiple food serving sites and using SNAP benefits to make ends meet, but these strategies are time-consuming and unsafe. The struggle for food access in this context is unhealthy and hinders the improvement of living standards.
AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN VALUES
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tina Bartelmess, Sarah Jasiok, Elias Kuehnel, Juliane Yildiz
Summary: This article examines the dimensions of food poverty that are captured by indices and indicators of food insecurity and general poverty assessments. It points out that the social dimension of food poverty is often under-reported and lacks adequate assessment tools. The existing indices and indicators of food insecurity and general poverty assessments are critically reviewed, and suggestions for assessing social food poverty in policy and practice are derived.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Craig Gundersen
Summary: Based on data from 2014 to 2018, the study found that in the US, college students are less likely to experience food insecurity compared to non-students.
APPLIED ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES AND POLICY
(2021)
