An Overview of Food Security Statuses in Afghan Refugees in Iran

Kamali, Zahra; Roudsari, Arezoo Haghighian; Abedi, Abdol‐Samad; Mohammadi‐Nasrabadi, Fatemeh

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“…The food insecurity of refugees in Iran has been documented in several studies. It is reported that about 80% of them face some aspect of food insecurity that puts them at risk of obesity ( 18 , 19 , 38–40 ). In illegal refugees, food insecurity is exacerbated ( 38 ).…”

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“…It is reported that about 80% of them face some aspect of food insecurity that puts them at risk of obesity ( 18 , 19 , 38–40 ). In illegal refugees, food insecurity is exacerbated ( 38 ). The pattern of obesity in Iranian refugees is very similar to families with low social class in Iran, and it is similar to Iranians in their living area ( 38 ).…”

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“…In illegal refugees, food insecurity is exacerbated ( 38 ). The pattern of obesity in Iranian refugees is very similar to families with low social class in Iran, and it is similar to Iranians in their living area ( 38 ). Therefore, measures to support the deprived classes of Iran will often solve the problems of legal refugees.…”

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Worse becomes the worst: obesity inequality, its determinants and policy options in Iran

Toorang,

Amiri,

Djazayery

et al. 2024

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BackgroundThis tracked obesity inequality and identified its determinants among the population of Iran. In addition, it examined the impact of implemented policies on these inequalities.MethodsThis study was performed in two phases. First, we conducted a rapid review of the disparity in obesity prevalence in Iran. Then we investigated the main determinants of this inequality in a qualitative study. In addition, we examined Iran’s policies to deal with obesity from the perspective of equality. We conducted 30 Semi-structured interviews with various obesity stakeholders selected through a purposive snowball sampling method between November 25, 2019, and August 5, 2020. In the inductive approach, we used the content analysis method based on the Corbin and Status framework to analyze the data using MAXQDA-2020. The consolidating criteria for reporting a Qualitative Study (COREQ-32) were applied to conduct and report the study.ResultsInequalities in the prevalence of obesity in terms of place of residence, gender, education, and other socioeconomic characteristics were identified in Iran. Participants believed that obesity and inequality are linked through immediate and intermediate causes. Inequality in access to healthy foods, physical activity facilities, and health care are the immediate causes of this inequality. Intermediate factors include inequality against women, children, and refugees, and inequality in access to information, education, and financial resources. Policymakers should implement equity-oriented obesity control policies such as taxing unhealthy foods, subsidizing healthy foods, providing healthy and free meals in schools, especially in disadvantaged areas, and providing nutrient-rich foods to low-income families. Also, environmental re-engineering to increase opportunities for physical activity should be considered. Of course, for the fundamental reduction of these inequalities, the comprehensive approach of all statesmen is necessary.ConclusionObesity inequality is a health-threatening issue in Iran that can prevent achieving human development goals. Targeting the underlying causes of obesity, including inequalities, must be considered.

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Risk of food insecurity in undocumented migrant households in Birmingham, UK

Jolly

Thompson

2022

Journal of Public Health

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Background This study aimed to understand the extent of household food insecurity amongst undocumented migrant families in Birmingham,UK. Methods Cross-sectional survey of households (n = 74) with dependent children using the USDA 18-item household food security (HFS) module. All households had an irregular immigration status and were accessing an immigration advice drop-in service (n = 98 adults; n = 138 children) in Birmingham. Results About 95.9% of households were food insecure, and 94.6% of children lived in households with low or very low food security. Food insecurity varied within households. Around 91.8% of adults were food insecure, compared to 75.6% of children. Spearman’s rank-order correlation indicated a statistically significant positive correlation between household food insecurity level and number of children (rho = 0.253, P = 0.031). A Kruskal–Wallis H Test indicated no statistically significant difference (P = 0.730) in HFS score between households supported by asylum support, children’s social services or paid employment in the informal economy and those that had no regular income. Conclusions Prevalence of HFS was higher in this sample of undocumented migrant households with dependent children in Birmingham, UK, than in the wider population, and larger households were more food insecure. Households without a regular income were no more likely to be food insecure than households with financial support.

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Determinants of Individual Worries on Food Insecurity in Afghanistan

KARAPINAR KOCAĞ

2023

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According to the UN, more than 30 per cent of the world’s population experienced food in security moderately or severely in 2020 and Sustainable Development Goal 2 clearly claims to end hunger by 2030. Afghanistan within those regions with severe food insecurity has become prominent as both environmental deterioration due to climate change and ongoing conflict affect this situation twice as much. Using Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES-2018) data that is provided by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), this paper provides evidence on the determinants of individual worry on having enough food with a sample of 998 individuals through a probit model. Findings reveal that having a college degree significantly reduces the probability of being worried not to have enough food. Further, living in a rural area increases this probability, while being in a richer income quintile and having one more adults in the household decreases it. Empirical evidence of this research suggest a few policy implications. Education should be generalised in the society; and production techniques in the rural areas should be improved to increase the level of production and to save the environment. These efforts might increase the wage level that would help increasing household income to alleviate food insecurity.

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An Overview of Food Security Statuses in Afghan Refugees in Iran

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Worse becomes the worst: obesity inequality, its determinants and policy options in Iran

Worse becomes the worst: obesity inequality, its determinants and policy options in Iran

Risk of food insecurity in undocumented migrant households in Birmingham, UK

Determinants of Individual Worries on Food Insecurity in Afghanistan

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