Sosiaalilääketieteellinen Aikakauslehti, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 59(2)
Published: May 20, 2022
Food & Nutrition Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 68
Published: April 15, 2024
The terms 'Nordic countries' or 'The Nordics' include the five countries Denmark, Finland, Island, Norway, and Sweden. This review includes evaluation of Nordic against Food Agricultural Organisation (FAO)/World Health Organizations' (WHO) guiding principles for healthy, sustainable diets with respect to environmental impact (principles #9 – #13) sociocultural aspects #14 #16). A food systems perspective is taken summarize discuss most important challenges opportunities achieving diets. system, security, self-sufficiency, resilience perspectives are applied. information can underpin decisions when developing implementing Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDG) in Nordics. None on track reach 2030 UN climate biodiversity goals. We describe how production, processing, consumption contribute these other challenges, what kinds dietary changes/transitions consistent goals required. major challenge high production meat too low fish, vegetables, fruits. Meat a source emissions and, together farmed heavily dependent imported feed ingredients, leaving large land-use water footprint exporting while domestic land resources not used optimally. patterns have changed drastically over past 50 years, parts population, has doubled since 1970s, rendering historic culture less useful as basis present-day recommendations. Nordics Europe's lowest use antibiotics animal fish made some progress reducing waste along chain. opportunity better alignment based local regional potentials, conjunction more constructive integration global system integrating novel technologies reduce resource use.
Language: Английский
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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
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BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)
Published: May 3, 2023
Food insecurity is a common public health problem in both developed and developing countries. This study aimed to profile food among university students country with stable economic circumstances (Germany) Mediterranean undergoing severe financial crisis (Lebanon) examine the associations between lifestyle behaviors (i.e., physical activity, sleep, adherence healthy eating pattern, such as diet), stress, well-being.This online cross-sectional was conducted September 2021 March 2022. Subjects were recruited through social media platforms (Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, personal email) in-class announcements by several professors of various majors from different universities Lebanon Germany. The final sample included 547 participants (197 350 Germany).Our findings showed higher rate compared Germany (59% versus 33%). In bivariate analysis, associated insomnia (r = 0.230; p < 0.001) stress 0.225; 0.001); German had activity (p 0.001), better diet quality lower 0001) than Lebanese students. multivariable analyses, more related (B 0.178; while well-being not any behaviors. Physical insomnia, or > 0.05); however, living -7.85; 0.001).The high prevalence reported this alarming, particularly students; but worse diet. Moreover, also sleep stress. Further studies are necessary assess role mediating factor sociodemographic characteristics
Language: Английский
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Engineering Management in Production and Services, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(2), P. 96 - 116
Published: June 1, 2023
Abstract The focus of this research is on assessing the perception public service quality through a customer-centred approach. Public comprises multiple factors that are prioritised differently by customers. Therefore, study aims to conduct literature review identify primary dimensions services and evaluate heterogeneity their within context Lithuania. measures user perceptions quality. allowed for identifying indicators grouping them into based unifying characteristics. Such identification grounded methodology. An adapted SERVQUAL model was used analyse data collected survey interview customers Lithuanian organisations. Logit probit models were applied examine effect socio-demographic characteristics type customer different aspects provided services. Explored attitudes detailed analysis revealed women with higher education most satisfied users services, while less educated men usually have negative attitude towards confirmed marital status income level not related satisfaction Although gender, age, family size, level, employment explain in satisfaction, they still account only small amount variance compared place residence service. significant contribution field engineering as it introduces systematic approach development quality, incorporating methods enable assessment efficiency. has identified several gaps including lack general areas such tourism, real estate management, fire protection rescue.
Language: Английский
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Journal of Nutritional Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract The prevalence of food insecurity in Cyprus and the socio-demographic factors that are related to this public health problem unknown. Data used cross-sectional study were collected between 1 June 2022 21 May 2023 using a self-reported method. Food was evaluated Greek version Adult Security Survey Module. data regarding socio-economic characteristics along with body weight height measurements through self-administered questionnaire. A representative sample n=1255 adults, ≥18 years old living five different districts Republic Cyprus, recruited. Prevalence Cypriot population 12.6%. higher females, older adults Paphos, individuals who separated, divorced, or widowed, retired people, people children, low income education. Based on multivariable analysis, strongest factor independently associated security (€ 6,500–€ 19,500: AOR: 0.49, 95% CI 0.28, 0.86 >€ 0.15, 0.73, 0.31). is global need further examination. association needs be highlighted order for each country develop specific policies (e.g. financial support people) decrease improve people’s overall quality life.
Language: Английский
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International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 97(6), P. 641 - 650
Published: May 7, 2024
Abstract Purpose We examined how work-related factors associate with several health behaviours that appear together among the large, but less-studied, blue- and pink-collar worker group, which is characterized by low education income levels. Methods In 2019, we conducted a cross-sectional survey private sector service workers ( n = 5256) in Finland. applied two-step cluster analysis to identify groups on basis of leisure-time physical activity, sleep adequacy, frequency heavy drinking, smoking status, fruit, vegetable berry consumption. associations factors, using multinomial regression analyses adjusting for confounding factors. Results identified six clusters labelled as Moderately Healthy (28% participants), – Vigorous Exercise (19%), Sedentary Lifestyle (16%), Inadequate Sleep (15%), Mixed Health Behaviours Multiple Risk (8%). Those who perceived their work be mentally or physically strenuous more commonly belonged clusters. Time pressure made belonging Sleep, Behaviours, likely. were dissatisfied often Exercise, Conclusion addition finding considerably differing behaviour clusters, also found adverse working conditions associated multiple risk behaviours, especially inadequate sleep. Private-sector workers’ should improved so they support sufficient recovery, occupational services better co-occurring behaviours.
Language: Английский
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International Journal of One Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 153 - 160
Published: June 1, 2024
Background and Aim: An individual’s ability to obtain enough nutritious healthy food sustain a lifestyle is crucial indicator of security. This study estimated insecurity’s prevalence levels among parents/guardians secondary school students in Basrah describe its consequences. Materials Methods: The Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES) was implemented through questionnaire survey evaluate insecurity. relationship between financial factors, attitudes, psychological impacts regarding accessibility affordability studied detail. eight insecurity questions’ responses were measured using the Rasch model approach. Results: Two hundred fifty-two took part survey. as 24% (with 95% confidence interval 18.9%–29.8%). Around 50% stated that their typical income middle-income. 28% respondents reported having sufficient but not preferred choices, while 35% paired shortage with instability, 32% could afford nutritionally balanced meals, 21% parents admitted cut or skipped meals other family members. affected by inadequate supply during COVID-19 pandemic. level included exhibited mild insecurity, 19.4% had moderate 4.3% classified severe According analysis FIES data, likelihood experiencing linked consuming unhealthy food, run out, eating unbalanced meals. Conclusion: found constraints, safety concerns, limited access explain widespread reported. Significant efforts are required alleviate chronic shortages Basrah, including job creation, strengthening agricultural production, implementing safety-net policies for families. Keywords: accessibility, parents/guardians, model.
Language: Английский
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Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: May 2, 2023
Abstract Background Workers attending to the essential functions of society have been most affected by COVID-19, but well-being workers outside health care sector has scarcely documented. We describe profiles Finnish blue-collar in private services and changes their during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods Altogether 6345 members Service Union United provided cross-sectional pre-COVID data 2019, 2702 follow-up on health-related indicators November 2020. Job industry-specific (retail, hospitality, property maintenance) change patterns were analysed. Regression models appropriate for different response types with a random intercept time component used. Results Before profile − food security, body mass index, alcohol use, smoking, self-perceived adequacy income was worse among service than population average it varied industry sector. During first year deteriorated (OR 0.78, 95% CI 0.70–0.87). The proportion severely insecure fell from third quarter improvement 2.66, 2.37–2.99). Slight improvements observed heavy episodic drinking, income. Employees maintenance vulnerable regarding COVID-19-related changes. Conclusion caused divergent changes, including improved security health. lowest socioeconomic those facing job uncertainty adverse outcomes. Provision support these groups is welfare policy considerations.
Language: Английский
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Social Sciences & Humanities Open, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 8(1), P. 100711 - 100711
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Workers attending to the essential functions of society have been most affected by COVID-19, but well-being workers outside health care sector has scarcely documented. We describe profiles Finnish blue-collar in private services and changes their during COVID-19 pandemic. Altogether 6345 members Service Union United provided cross-sectional pre-COVID data April-June 2019, 2702 follow-up on health-related indicators November 2020. Job industry-specific (retail, hospitality, property maintenance) change patterns were analysed. Regression models appropriate for different response types with a random intercept time component used. Before profile − food security, body mass index, alcohol use, smoking, self-perceived health, adequacy income was worse among service than population average it varied industry sector. During first year deteriorated (adjusted OR 0.78, 95% confidence interval 0.70-0.87). The proportion severely insecure fell from third quarter (OR improvement 2.66, CI 2.37-2.99). Slight improvements observed heavy episodic drinking, income. Employees maintenance vulnerable regarding COVID-19-related changes. caused divergent changes, including improved security health. lowest socioeconomic position those facing job uncertainty adverse outcomes. Provision support these groups is welfare policy considerations.
Language: Английский
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Public Health Nutrition, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 25(4), P. 817 - 818
Published: March 24, 2022
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Language: Английский
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