Food insecurity as a target for suicide prevention (literature review) DOI Creative Commons

V.Z. Rothschild-Varibrus,

M. V. Savina,

L.M. Fritzsce

et al.

The Journal of V N Karazin Kharkiv National University series Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 51, P. 542 - 559

Published: Dec. 30, 2024

Background. The review presents a summary of English-language sources that explore the relationship between food insecurity and suicidal behavior in humans. study was conducted to analytically identify new target for suicide prevention. hypothesis tested could be pro-suicidal factor, i.e., one increases levels activity mortality, thus serves as potential Relevance: lack access adequate quality nutrition poses significant psychological, socio-economic, medical challenge. It contributes elevated depression, anxiety, behavior, particularly among vulnerable population groups such adolescents, students, older adults, veterans. Purpose – aims analyze impact on mental health behavior. identifies leveraging security improvement approaches Materials Methods. A systematic literature from past five years using international databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web Science). Content analysis studies reports uncover key hypotheses relationships. multidisciplinary approach, integrating insights psychology, sociology, economics, medicine. Results discussion. confirms plays vital role supporting health, while its absence is risk factor developing Impact Food Insecurity Mental Health: Individuals experiencing deficits are more prone thoughts. For example, United States, youth with insufficient were three times likely develop ideation compared their food-secure peers. In Tanzania, schoolchildren suffering scarcity had twice frequency attempts well-fed counterparts. Global Trends: Regions Africa chronic shortages report high thoughts up 30% adults. Canada, acute deprivation linked reduced life expectancy increased risk. Among adults low-income countries, inadequate tripled likelihood attempts. Youth Students Vulnerable Groups: profoundly impacts adolescents students. 13% facing reported Similarly, Bangladesh, 75.5% university students experienced insecurity, which associated rates ideation, plans, Challenges Faced by Military Veterans: U.S. military veterans, nearly fourfold increase This pronounced those co-existing disorders. Social Mechanisms Influence: insufficiency leads stress, feelings social isolation, hopelessness factors significantly found 46% this link mediated stress isolation. Heterogeneity Data Methodology: Some aspects research remain unevenly addressed. Differences measuring complicate comparison results; however, all confirm substantial well-being. Results. results highlight need comprehensive approach addressing issues. Recognizing major opens avenues targeted prevention programs. Ensuring food, conducting localized research, parameters into national policy plans can reduce risks. Notably, creation regional support programs targeting ensure both physical psychological Conclusion: findings not merely socio-economic issue but also crucial category demands attention scientific community governments. transcends fulfillment needs, encompassing complex challenges. Its provision step toward preserving saving lives globally. offers opportunities alleviate tension safeguard human lives.

Language: Английский

A positive association between food insecurity and the prevalence of overactive bladder in U.S. adults DOI Creative Commons

Yunfei Xiao,

Shan Yin, Yunjin Bai

et al.

Frontiers in Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Jan. 29, 2024

Objective This study aims to examine the correlation between overactive bladder (OAB) and food insecurity. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional analysis utilizing extensive population data derived from National Health Nutrition Examination Survey 2007–2018. The status of Household insecurity is evaluated by US Food Security Module. To explore relationship OAB, three multivariable logistic regression models were carried out. Additionally, interaction stratified analyses also performed find whether some factors have potential alter correlation. Results There 29,129 participants enrolled in study. Compared other groups, individuals with full security exhibited lower proportion nocturia, urinary urgency incontinence, OAB. In fully-adjusted model, it was found that people experiencing significantly higher prevalence OAB compared those model (OR = 1.540, 95%CI 1.359–1.745). there significant association levels an increased risk observed (marginal security: OR 1.312, low 1.559, very 1.759). No seen model. Conclusion strong positive Similarly, indicates same trend. Namely, more insecure food, population.

Language: Английский

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The impact of food insecurity on mental health among older adults residing in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review DOI Creative Commons

Cornelius Osei-Owusu,

Satveer Dhillon, Isaac Luginaah

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(3), P. e0301046 - e0301046

Published: March 26, 2024

Over the past few years, food insecurity has been increasing globally due to COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, economic downturns and conflict a number of other intersecting factors. Older adults residing in low- middle-income countries are more vulnerable insecurity. While impacts on physical health outcomes have thoroughly researched, effect mental remains under-researched, especially among older adults. Hence, this systematic review aims investigate existing literature assess how persons LMICs. A search six databases Google for studies was conducted. The limited written English published between 2000 present. We identified 725 studies, out which 40 were selected full-text 12 included final analysis. significant finding all that is associated with worsening also found complex interplay factors such as gender, age, rural/urban conditions aggravation several outcomes. findings study illuminate need improved programs improve security and, consequently,

Language: Английский

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Unpacking the Association Between Food Insecurity and Mental Health Disorders Among Older Adults DOI
Lei Chai, Xiangnan Chai

Journal of Aging and Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 4, 2025

Objectives Previous research shows a negative correlation between food insecurity and mental health, but limited exploration exists among older adults. This study examines this association in Canadian adults aged 65 older, focusing on the mediating roles of perceived life stress community belonging, moderating role gender. Methods Cross-sectional data from 2017–2018 Community Health Survey ( n = 28,044) were analyzed using logistic regression. Results The associations both anxiety mood disorders partially mediated by high low belonging. adverse insecurity, stress, belonging with an disorder more pronounced women than men. Similar patterns observed for disorder. Discussion Interventions should address particular attention to unique challenges faced improve health.

Language: Английский

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Food insecurity and unmet healthcare needs in South Korea DOI Creative Commons

Hwi Choe,

Tae‐Young Pak

International Journal for Equity in Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: Aug. 4, 2023

Abstract Background Food insecurity is a significant risk factor for chronic and infectious diseases. It also barrier to accessing healthcare because food tends co-occur with other socioeconomic disadvantages. The objective of this study examine whether insecure individuals in South Korea can access desired level when needed. Methods This repeated cross-sectional used data from the 2013–2015 2019–2021 waves Korean National Health Nutrition Examination Survey. Multivariable logistic regression models were association between household two indicators unmet needs - any experience forgoing medical service reasons (problems availability, acceptability, accessibility). Covariates indicating predisposing, enabling, need factors included analyses. Results Of 19,394 participants aged 19–64 years, 4.5% moderately insecure, 0.9% severely 9.3% reported needs. In adjusted model, moderate (OR, 1.47; 95% CI, 1.19–1.82) severe 3.32; 2.27–4.85) associated higher odds dose-graded manner. These associations largely due increased accessibility-related among 2.31; 1.68–3.19) 6.15; 3.91–9.68). Conclusions was adults. Competing life demands may have cumulative impact on health over short long term. Efforts address trade-offs improve well-being marginalized populations.

Language: Английский

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Food Insecurity, Healthcare Utilization, and Healthcare Expenditures: A Longitudinal Cohort Study DOI Creative Commons

Hwi Choe,

Tae‐Young Pak

International Journal of Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 68

Published: July 26, 2023

Objective: This study examines the longitudinal association between household food insecurity and healthcare utilization expenditure. Methods: A multi-wave cohort was conducted using 2008-2019 2021 waves of Korean Welfare Panel Study. The baseline data included participants aged ≥19 years with valid responses to questionnaires in 2008 wave (n = 12,166). Healthcare outcomes encompassed outpatient visits, inpatient admissions, days hospitalized, personal Random effects Poisson linear regressions were estimated. Results: Severe associated a higher incidence rate visits (IRR, 1.14; 95% CI, 1.12-1.17), hospitalization 1.18; 1.13-1.22), admissions 1.40; 1.18-1.65). Moderate 10.4% (β -0.11; -0.14 -0.07) or 238,276 KRW reductions expenditures subsequent year. Conclusion: Household linked increased reduced expenditure among adults. Our findings present opportunities identify target populations for policies interventions.

Language: Английский

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Association between precarious employment and emergence of food insecurity in Korean adults: A population-based longitudinal analysis (2008–2022) DOI
Seong‐Uk Baek,

Jin-Ha Yoon

Social Science & Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 362, P. 117448 - 117448

Published: Oct. 31, 2024

Language: Английский

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Food insecurity as a target for suicide prevention (literature review) DOI Creative Commons

V.Z. Rothschild-Varibrus,

M. V. Savina,

L.M. Fritzsce

et al.

The Journal of V N Karazin Kharkiv National University series Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 51, P. 542 - 559

Published: Dec. 30, 2024

Background. The review presents a summary of English-language sources that explore the relationship between food insecurity and suicidal behavior in humans. study was conducted to analytically identify new target for suicide prevention. hypothesis tested could be pro-suicidal factor, i.e., one increases levels activity mortality, thus serves as potential Relevance: lack access adequate quality nutrition poses significant psychological, socio-economic, medical challenge. It contributes elevated depression, anxiety, behavior, particularly among vulnerable population groups such adolescents, students, older adults, veterans. Purpose – aims analyze impact on mental health behavior. identifies leveraging security improvement approaches Materials Methods. A systematic literature from past five years using international databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web Science). Content analysis studies reports uncover key hypotheses relationships. multidisciplinary approach, integrating insights psychology, sociology, economics, medicine. Results discussion. confirms plays vital role supporting health, while its absence is risk factor developing Impact Food Insecurity Mental Health: Individuals experiencing deficits are more prone thoughts. For example, United States, youth with insufficient were three times likely develop ideation compared their food-secure peers. In Tanzania, schoolchildren suffering scarcity had twice frequency attempts well-fed counterparts. Global Trends: Regions Africa chronic shortages report high thoughts up 30% adults. Canada, acute deprivation linked reduced life expectancy increased risk. Among adults low-income countries, inadequate tripled likelihood attempts. Youth Students Vulnerable Groups: profoundly impacts adolescents students. 13% facing reported Similarly, Bangladesh, 75.5% university students experienced insecurity, which associated rates ideation, plans, Challenges Faced by Military Veterans: U.S. military veterans, nearly fourfold increase This pronounced those co-existing disorders. Social Mechanisms Influence: insufficiency leads stress, feelings social isolation, hopelessness factors significantly found 46% this link mediated stress isolation. Heterogeneity Data Methodology: Some aspects research remain unevenly addressed. Differences measuring complicate comparison results; however, all confirm substantial well-being. Results. results highlight need comprehensive approach addressing issues. Recognizing major opens avenues targeted prevention programs. Ensuring food, conducting localized research, parameters into national policy plans can reduce risks. Notably, creation regional support programs targeting ensure both physical psychological Conclusion: findings not merely socio-economic issue but also crucial category demands attention scientific community governments. transcends fulfillment needs, encompassing complex challenges. Its provision step toward preserving saving lives globally. offers opportunities alleviate tension safeguard human lives.

Language: Английский

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