Relative food insecurity, mental health and wellbeing in 160 countries

Elgar, Frank J.; Pickett, William; Pförtner, Timo-Kolja; Gariépy, Geneviève; Gordon, David; Georgiades, Katholiki; Davison, Colleen; Hammami, Nour; MacNeil, Allison; Silva, Marine Azevedo Da; Melgar‐Quiñonez, Hugo

doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2020.113556

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“…In adults, characteristic conditions of the double burden of diseases have been observed, such as the combination of nutritional deficiencies (i.e., anemia) and excess-diseases (i.e., diabetes, obesity). In addition, food insecurity can result in psychological burden and social stigma [ 8 , 9 ], and can also have socioeconomic spillovers in terms of productivity and health-care expenditure. People’s experiences and how they cope with food insecurity have been extensively studied and documented by sociologists and anthropologists, and have considerably influenced our comprehension of what food insecurity entails [ 10 , 11 ]…”

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The Measurement of Food Insecurity in High-Income Countries: A Scoping Review

Álvarez

Salinas-Roca

Costa-Tutusaus

et al. 2021

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The measurement of food insecurity is essential to monitor the prevalence, risk factors, consequences and effects of food insecurity and the interventions and policies implemented to tackle it. Yet, how best to apply it remains an unsettled issue due to the multifaceted and context-dependent nature of food insecurity. We report a scoping review of measures of food insecurity at the individual and household level in high-income countries with the final purpose of facilitating a catalogue of instruments to be used by both researchers and practitioners. The scoping review was conducted following the methodological framework of Arksey and O’Malley and the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines. We included all types of documents published between 2000–2020 using instruments that estimate food insecurity at both individual and household level in high-income countries, and with respondents including adolescents, adults, and elderly. We identified a total of 23 measurement strategies being used in 33 peer-reviewed publications and 114 documents from the grey literature. Our results show that most measures focus on the access dimension of food insecurity and that further research is required to develop measures that incorporate aspects of quality of dietary intake and relevant individual, household and social conditions related to food insecurity.

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The Measurement of Food Insecurity in High-Income Countries: A Scoping Review

Álvarez

Salinas-Roca

Costa-Tutusaus

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“…Household food insecurity (HFI) is a significant problem, harming individuals and whole economies ( Elgar et al, 2021 ; Horton & Hoddinott, 2014 ; Kristof, 2019 ; Stuart, 2017 ; Weaver & Hadley, 2009 ). Ending hunger and achieving food security is one of the 2030 sustainable development goals (SDG's) set by the United Nations in 2015 ( Stuart, 2017 ); however, less than 1% of global assistance goes to addressing undernutrition ( Kristof, 2019 ).…”

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“…Relationships between HFI and nutrition, physiological growth, and development have been elucidated; however, less is known about the non-nutritional impacts, especially for those living in rural areas in developing and fragile economies like Honduras ( Weaver & Hadley, 2009 ). Recent studies analyzing data from over 100 countries collected through the Gallup World Poll using FAO's Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES), have consistently shown that food insecurity is a major risk factors for the mental health and overall well-being of individuals, and this relationship has been documented in both rural and urban areas ( Elgar et al, 2021 ; Jones, 2017 ).…”

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Household food insecurity and health in a high-migration area in rural Honduras

Kumar

Christakis

Pérez‐Escamilla

2021

SSM - Population Health

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Household food insecurity (HFI) is a significant problem in the developing world. Relationships between HFI and nutrition, physical growth, and development have been elucidated; less is known about the non-nutritional impacts among individuals living in rural areas in low-income countries. The aim of this study was to determine if HFI is a risk factor for suboptimal mental health and overall health in rural Honduras. In a population of 24,696 adults with 176 isolated villages in western Honduras, we collected data on household food insecurity and physical and mental health outcome measures. Using logistic regression with and without adjusting for village and household level unobservables invariant across individual respondents, we show that females (OR: 1.11, p <0.01)), indigenous people (OR: 2:00, p < 0.01), and those planning to migrate (OR: 1.24, p <0.01) have higher odds of experiencing food insecurity. The risks of food insecurity and poor health were mitigated among respondents living where they were born and having multi-generations of relatives living in the same village—a measure of the opportunity and availability of social networks. Living in a food insecure compared to a food secure household was associated with 77 percent higher odds of being depressed, 35 percent higher odds of low overall mental health, and 20 percent higher odds for low overall health.

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“… 3 , 5 Food insecurity increases malnutrition and chronic diseases, which can then turn into functional limitations. 1 , 5 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 Food insecurity is also associated with increased stress, depression, and other mental health impacts. 7 , 10 , 11 …”

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“… 1 , 5 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 Food insecurity is also associated with increased stress, depression, and other mental health impacts. 7 , 10 , 11 …”

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Food insecurity of people with disabilities who were Medicare beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandemic

Friedman

2021

Disability and Health Journal

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Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, 54 million people in the United States were food insecure (2020). People with disabilities (PWD) who were Medicare beneficiaries were especially vulnerable to food insecurity prior to the pandemic. Objective The aim of this study was to explore COVID-19 pandemic food insecurity among PWD who were Medicare beneficiaries. Methods We conducted a secondary analysis of the United States Census Bureau COVID-19 Household Pulse Survey data about the food security of 70,171 PWD who were Medicare beneficiaries (under 65), and a comparison group of 1.1 million non-Medicare beneficiaries (under 65). Data were weighted using frequency person-weights. Results Only 44.3% of PWD who were Medicare beneficiaries had enough of the foods they wanted to eat during the pandemic. Reasons for food insecurity included: could not afford to purchase more food (56.9%); stores did not have the food they wanted (31.4%); afraid to go out to get more food (30.0%); could not get out to get more food (21.5%); and could not get food delivered (8.5%). PWD who were Medicare beneficiaries were more likely to be food insecure than non-Medicare beneficiaries. There were also disparities in food insecurity among PWD who were Medicare beneficiaries themselves with household size, Medicaid beneficiaries, gender, race, education, martial status, household income, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) all impacting food security. Conclusions A multipronged approach that addresses not only food-related public health, but also other systems and structures is critical to end food insecurity.

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Relative food insecurity, mental health and wellbeing in 160 countries

Cited by 83 publications

References 33 publications

The Measurement of Food Insecurity in High-Income Countries: A Scoping Review

The Measurement of Food Insecurity in High-Income Countries: A Scoping Review

Household food insecurity and health in a high-migration area in rural Honduras

Food insecurity of people with disabilities who were Medicare beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandemic

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