Food Well-Being in Older Adults: Effects of a Universal Non-contributory Pension in Mexico

Martínez, Óscar Alfonso Martínez; Ramírez-López, Araceli; Leyer, Ricardo Velázquez

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“…Second, although severe levels of food insecurity show the adverse conditions experienced by many people, more studies need to be conducted to determine if descriptions related to food insecurity effectively capture the most adverse episodes of hunger. Otherwise, an additional level of food insecurity to account for this type of experiences must be generated, particularly for countries like Mexico where the endemic conditions of poverty, inequality, as well as the minimum impact of social policies [ 48 , 2 ] produce constant episodes of hunger. Third, the instruments utilized to measure food insecurity must accurately illustrate whether people can obtain and consume the type of foods needed to maintain a varied diet.…”

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“…The concept of wellbeing integrates objective factors such as health, income, and food as well as subjective factors such as perceptions of a satisfactory lifestyle, built environment, and social capital [ 1 ]. Within the comprehensive interpretation of well-being, food has a primary role to play since food consumption has a direct impact on objective factors like health, and subjective factors like feeling satisfied with one’s life [ 2 ]. Hence, adopting strategies to modify the quality and quantity of food consumed at home such as reducing portions, skipping meals or being unable to consume a varied diet generates food insecurity.…”

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“…Furthermore, food insecurity is aggravated with the presence of children and older adults [ 2 ]. When a household experiences food scarcity, specific household members are prioritized over others.…”

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Food insecurity and levels of marginalization: food accessibility, consumption and concern in Mexico

Martínez-Martínez,

Gil-Vasquez,

Romero-González

2023

Int J Equity Health

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Background Food insecurity continues to be a problem throughout the world. When estimating food insecurity, few studies analyze the contexts where the phenomenon takes place. By bearing in mind levels of marginalization in four states of Mexico, this paper answers two questions: (I) What problems are experienced with access to food, and how these difficulties affect the amount of food consumed in households? and (II) How do households experience the concern of running out of food? Methods Our qualitative study draws data from urban and semi-urban areas of four Mexican states: Mexico City, Tamaulipas, the State of Mexico, and Oaxaca. Each state presents different levels of well-being. The study’s participants are selected using the snowball method. Eligibility criteria are based on demographic characteristics such as education, age, and gender. A thematic analytical approach is conducted to analyze collected data from a total of 212 semi-structured interviews. Results The study’s findings indicate that concern of food scarcity is a generalized feeling among participants across different levels of marginalization. Individuals with stable jobs living in contexts of low levels of marginalization experience worriedness when their budgets tightened before the end of the payday, a bi-weekly payment format, named the quincena in México. This psychological state of mind changes through the payday cycle, a period when the direct relationship between food accessibility and consumption weakens. In response, individuals develop strategies to cope with the uncertainty of experiencing food insecurity, such as rationing food portions and/or hoarding food supplies. Even when food accessibility exists, interviewees identify insufficient income as the primary issue in contexts of low and very low levels of marginalization. Conclusions Conclusive remarks drawn from our analysis underline the importance of the context of marginalization in influencing households’ experiences with food insecurity. At the quincena’s end, food insecurity increases, even in contexts of very low marginalization. Our study calls for rethinking the scales employed to measure food insecurity, specifically the questions related to fear of food scarcity. Coping strategies are implemented by surveyed individuals to resolve issues and repercussions that emerge from experiencing food insecurity differ by context of marginalization.

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Food insecurity and levels of marginalization: food accessibility, consumption and concern in Mexico

Martínez-Martínez,

Gil-Vasquez,

Romero-González

2023

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Food Insecurity Among Older Adults Living in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review

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Background and Objectives Food insecurity is considered an increasing public health problem worldwide with adverse effects, especially among older adults. Although the literature related to food insecurity among older adults in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) is expanding, little is known about existing patterns and knowledge gaps in these settings. This scoping review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current research related to food insecurity among older adults in LMIC. Research Design and Methods A systematic search was conducted in November 2021 and revised in July 2022 on six databases using terms related to food insecurity and older adults. Data were extracted and the emerging themes from the main findings were summarized using a Social-Ecological Model (SEM). Results Forty-one studies met the inclusion criteria. Almost half (48.8%) were published in the last two years and utilized a quantitative approach (n=38). Only one study was conducted in a low-income country. Using the SEM, most studies included in this review focused on addressing the relationship between food insecurity with intrapersonal factors. Discussion and Implications Several gaps in the current literature were identified. There is a lack of longitudinal and qualitative studies available on this topic. Also, only fifteen LMIC were represented in the literature. A critical point in this review is that only a few studies addressed the relationship between food insecurity and the policy/social structure, institutional, community and interpersonal levels. These identified gaps can serve as a guide for future research on this topic.

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Food Well-Being in Older Adults: Effects of a Universal Non-contributory Pension in Mexico

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Food insecurity and levels of marginalization: food accessibility, consumption and concern in Mexico

Food insecurity and levels of marginalization: food accessibility, consumption and concern in Mexico

Food Insecurity Among Older Adults Living in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review

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