Perspective: Food and Nutrition Insecurity in Europe: Challenges and Opportunities for Dietitians DOI Creative Commons
Elena Carrillo Álvarez

Advances in Nutrition, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14(5), P. 995 - 1004

Published: Aug. 3, 2023

In recent years, the interest in food and nutrition insecurity high-income countries has skyrocketed. However, its recognition Europe is still developing. This perspective summarizes evidence on across terms of prevalence, consequences, current mitigation strategies, with aim outlining challenges opportunities for dietitians. Prevalence general population ranges between 5% 20%, higher rates identified women, children, older adults, single-parent households, those low educational attainment, or unstable income and/or employment. users aid, prevalence above 70%. Responses to include welfare policies assistance programs at regional national levels. most strategies are not successful tackling structural drivers insecurity, nor do they guarantee diet quality. Despite limited involvement to-date, dietitians can play an important role addressing Europe. narrative identifies 4 areas: 1) create awareness existence severity 2) advocate comprehensive, robust data determinants 3) partner diverse stakeholders, social providers, local authorities, nongovernmental organizations a intersectoral, integrated manner, 4) participate development political instruments interventions that ensure equitable access high-quality safe food.

Language: Английский

Food Insufficiency and Mental Health in the U.S. During the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Jason M. Nagata, Kyle T. Ganson, Henry J. Whittle

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American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 60(4), P. 453 - 461

Published: Jan. 11, 2021

During the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of food insecurity and mental illness have been projected to increase in U.S. owing significant social economic disruption. This study aims estimate prevalence insufficiency (often most extreme form insecurity), correlates insufficiency, associations between symptoms poor health during pandemic.Cross-sectional data from 63,674 participants Census Household Pulse Survey were collected analyzed 2020. Multiple Poisson regression models used with insufficiency.Food rose 8.1% 10.0% March June Factors associated included lower age, Black/African American or Latinx race/ethnicity, being unmarried, larger household size, recent employment loss, income below federal poverty line, education (all p<0.001). Food was independently all health, adjusting for socioeconomic demographic factors (adjusted RRs ranged 1.16 1.42, The association attenuated among people who received free groceries meals.Food has increased pandemic affects vulnerable populations, placing individuals at higher risk health. Particularly current crisis, clinicians should regularly screen patients outcomes as well provide support accessing appropriate resources.

Language: Английский

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The Intersection of Food Security and Mental Health in the Pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals DOI Open Access
Helen Onyeaka, Ovinuchi Ejiohuo, Oluseyi Rotimi Taiwo

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Nutrients, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(13), P. 2036 - 2036

Published: June 27, 2024

Food insecurity, a multifaceted global challenge, intertwines with mental health concerns, necessitating nuanced strategies for sustainable solutions. The intricate web of challenges posed by these intersections has made it imperative to delineate strategic way forward, incorporating solutions and robust policy recommendations. This study aims comprehensively examine the relationship between food security its intersection on scale, offering insights into case studies, responses, innovative approaches inform effective addressing pressing challenges. involved an analysis literature search, mainly 2013 2023, updated addition relevant 2024 studies. Examining responses across regions unveils varied interventions, from targeted social safety net programs in West Africa technology-driven Asia. Success stories, such as Ghana’s agricultural practices Canada’s income transfer programs, underscore efficacy approaches. Innovative initiatives like community offer promising alternatives traditional banks. Furthermore, international cooperation innovations, exemplified European Union’s “Farm Fork Strategy”, demonstrate potential collective action insecurity. By prioritizing integrated strategies, collaboration, evidence-based policymaking, we lay groundwork development where communities thrive nutritionally mentally. We emphasize continuous research evaluation support pave future are not only food-secure but also mentally resilient.

Language: Английский

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Food insecurity is associated with anxiety, stress, and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder in a cohort of women with or at risk of HIV in the United States DOI Creative Commons
Henry J. Whittle, Lila A. Sheira, William R. Wolfe

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Journal of Nutrition, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 149(8), P. 1393 - 1403

Published: April 11, 2019

Language: Английский

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Expenditure, Coping, and Academic Behaviors among Food-Insecure College Students at 10 Higher Education Institutes in the Appalachian and Southeastern Regions DOI Creative Commons
Rebecca L. Hagedorn, Laura H. McArthur, Lanae Hood

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Current Developments in Nutrition, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 3(6), P. nzz058 - nzz058

Published: April 24, 2019

A number of studies have measured college student food insecurity prevalence higher than the national average; however, no multicampus regional study among students at 4-y institutions has been undertaken in Appalachian and Southeast regions United States.

Language: Английский

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Symptoms of anxiety/depression during the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdown in the community: longitudinal data from the TEMPO cohort in France DOI Creative Commons
Astrid Juhl Andersen, Murielle Mary‐Krause,

Joel José Herranz Bustamante

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BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: July 28, 2021

Abstract Background To cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing restrictions where implemented in France, which could have led to isolation. This is expected affected mental health situation, including increasing risk of symptoms anxiety and depression general population. Persons prior difficulties be an especially vulnerable group, however, few studies tested this empirically considering preexisting difficulties. We examine association between anxiety/depression during lockdown due pandemic a longitudinal community sample. Methods A follow-up (data collection March–June 2020) was among participants TEMPO cohort. Prior knowledge included from waves data collection. Generalized estimation equations models were used estimate 662 mid-aged individuals. Results Individuals measured had 6.73 higher odds [95% CI = 4.45–10.17] lockdown. Additionally, likelihood elevated women (OR 2.07 1.32–3.25]), subjects low household income 2.28 [1.29–4.01]) persons who reported being lonely 3.94 2.47–6.28]). Conclusions Our study underlines role as vulnerability factor Interventions focusing on individuals well people feeling should considered, reduce psychological impact pandemic.

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The effects of restaurant green demarketing on green skepticism and dining intentions: Investigating the roles of benefit associations and green reputation DOI
Xingyi Zhang, Xiaolong Shao, EunHa Jeong

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International Journal of Hospitality Management, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 97, P. 103007 - 103007

Published: June 15, 2021

Language: Английский

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Food insecurity risk and suicidal ideation among young adults in Indonesia DOI
Rikas Saputra,

Manah Rasmanah,

Iya Suryati

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Journal of Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 46(3), P. e560 - e561

Published: June 4, 2024

Journal Article Food insecurity risk and suicidal ideation among young adults in Indonesia Get access Rikas Saputra, Saputra Jurusan Bimbingan dan Konseling Islam, Fakultas Dakwah Komunikasi, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang, Sumatera Selatan 20126, Address correspondence to E-mail: [email protected]. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1926-667X Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Manah Rasmanah, Rasmanah Iya Suryati, Suryati Bela Janare Putra, Putra Sastra Indonesia, Malang, Malang 5145, Yenni Lidyawati, Lidyawati Dominikus David Biondi Situmorang Department of Guidance Counselling, Faculty Education Language, Atma Jaya Catholic University Jakarta 10002, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6065-2022 Public Health, fdae087, https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdae087 Published: 04 June 2024 history Received: December 2023 Revision received: 17 January Accepted: 22 May

Language: Английский

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Conceptualising food banking in the UK from drivers of use to impacts on health and wellbeing: a systematic review and directed content analysis DOI Creative Commons
Natalie Taylor, E. Boyland, Charlotte A. Hardman

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Appetite, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 107699 - 107699

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Socioeconomic inequalities in psychological distress and suicidal behaviours among Indigenous peoples living off-reserve in Canada DOI Creative Commons
Mohammad Hajizadeh, Amy Bombay, Yukiko Asada

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Canadian Medical Association Journal, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 191(12), P. E325 - E336

Published: March 24, 2019

BACKGROUND:

Indigenous peoples in Canada have high rates of psychological distress and suicide. We sought to assess the socioeconomic inequalities suicidal behaviours, factors that explain them within living off-reserve.

METHODS:

Using nationally representative 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey collected from adults off-reserve Canada, we measured income-related (measured on 10-item Kessler Psychological Distress Scale) behaviours (suicidal ideation suicide attempt) identified contributing these using concentration index (C) approach.

RESULTS:

Among 14 410 individuals representing 600 750 (aged ≥ 18 yr) mean score was 16.1; 19.4% reported lifetime 2.2% a attempt. Women had higher scores (mean 16.7 v. 15.2, p < 0.001), prevalence (21.9% 16.1%, 0.001) attempts (2.3% 2.0%, = 0.002) than men. Poorer disproportionately experienced (C −0.054, 95% confidence interval [CI] −0.057 −0.050), (Cn −0.218, CI −0.242 −0.194) −0.327, −0.391 −0.263). Food insecurity income, respectively, accounted for 40.2% 13.7% distress, 26.7% 18.2% 13.4% 7.8% concentrated among low-income peoples.

INTERPRETATION:

Substantial exist Canada. Policies designed address major such as food income may help reduce inequalities.

Language: Английский

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Family and School Context: Effects on the Mental Health of Brazilian Students DOI Open Access
Daise Fernanda Santos Souza Escobar, Thaís Ferreira de Jesus, Priscilla Rayanne e Silva Noll

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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 17(17), P. 6042 - 6042

Published: Aug. 20, 2020

Mental health during adolescence can affect an individual’s long-term quality of life. However, the effects family and school contexts on students’ mental have been little explored. This study aims to analyze relationships between life feelings loneliness trouble sleeping owing worries in adolescents. The data from this cross-sectional were obtained Brazil’s National School Health Survey (PeNSE), which its through questionnaires. study’s sample consisted 102,072 ninth-grade students aged 11 19 years, 52,782 (51.7%) whom female, enrolled public private schools throughout Brazil. methodology analysis using Poisson regression model. Regarding context, issues associated with hunger, distant parents, violence. poor peer relationships, insecurity at school, more violent areas. contributes elaboration policies aimed bringing awareness members bodies that indicators adolescents are influenced by bonds established within these environments.

Language: Английский

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