Food insecurity: The resilient, but “silent poverty” perspectives of older ethnic minority individuals within UK communities
Morven G. McEachern,
Basma Ellahi,
D. L. Muzahid Khan
Abstract:Food insecurity is acknowledged as a key social determinant of health among older adults. Despite recording significantly higher levels of poverty in comparison to white ethnic groups, older individuals from ethnic minorities are under‐represented as recipients of food aid. Thus, there are knowledge gaps in our understanding of older people and their experiences of food insecurity within ethnic minority communities. Through the theoretical lens of Individual and Community Resilience, we empirically advance our… Show more
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