Abstract:Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has considerably increased food insecurity with disproportionate social and racial distribution. The present study aimed to examine the persistence of food insecurity and the associated factors during the pandemic. Methods: A cohort study was conducted in two São Paulo city slum, Brazil. Participants answered questionnaires in three moments: April and October 2020 and April 2021. Food insecurity was assessed using the Brazilian food insecurity scale (EBIA) comprising five ques… Show more
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