Food insecurity and mental health: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Public Health Nutrition, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 23(10), P. 1778 - 1790

Published: March 16, 2020

Abstract Objective: Food security has been suggested to be a risk factor for depression, stress and anxiety. We therefore undertook systematic review meta-analysis of available publications examine these associations further. Design: Relevant studies were identified by searching Web Science, Embase, Scopus PubMed databases up January 2019. Setting: OR was pooled using random-effects model. Standard methods used assessment heterogeneity publication bias. Participants: Data from nineteen with 372 143 individual participants ten different countries that the meta-analysis. Results: The results showed there positive relationship between food insecurity (FI) depression (OR = 1·40; 95 % CI: 1·30, 1·58) 1·34; 1·24, 1·44) but not Subgroup analysis age subjects older than ≥65 years exhibited higher 1·75; 1·20, 2·56) younger 1·50), as well greater in men 1·42; 1·17, 1·72) women 1·30; 1·16, 1·46). Finally, subgroup according geographical location illustrated insecure households living North America had highest Conclusions: evidence this suggests FI significant effect on likelihood being stressed or depressed. This indicates health care services, which alleviate FI, would also promote holistic well-being adults.

Language: Английский

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Food Insecurity and Hunger in Rich Countries—It Is Time for Action against Inequality

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 16(10), P. 1804 - 1804

Published: May 21, 2019

Household food insecurity is a serious public health concern in rich countries with developed economies closely associated inequality. The prevalence of household relatively high some countries, ranging from 8 to 20% the population. Human rights approaches have potential address structural causes, not just symptoms insecurity. Despite most ratifying Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights over 40 years ago, rates suggest current social protections are inadequate. contemporary framing solution that diverting waste hungry meet United Nations Sustainable Development Goals agenda (Goals 2 12.3). An estimated 60 million people or 7.2% population income used banks 2013. Although providing assistance those who an important strategy, focus distracts attention away ineffectiveness government policies addressing determinants Much action needed improve security falls actors outside sector. There evidence promising actions countries. Learning these, there strong case for leadership, within across government, effective engagement other sectors deliver coordinated, collaborative, cooperative response finding pathways out

Language: Английский

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Food Insecurity and Psychological Distress: a Review of the Recent Literature

Current Nutrition Reports, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 9(2), P. 107 - 118

Published: April 2, 2020

Language: Английский

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Association between household food insecurity and mortality in Canada: a population-based retrospective cohort study

Canadian Medical Association Journal, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 192(3), P. E53 - E60

Published: Jan. 19, 2020

Food insecurity affects 1 in 8 households Canada, with serious health consequences. We investigated the association between household food and all-cause cause-specific mortality.We assessed status of Canadian adults using Community Health Survey 2005-2017 identified premature deaths among survey respondents Vital Statistics Database 2005-2017. Applying Cox survival analyses to linked data sets, we compared adults' mortality hazard by their status.Of 510 010 sampled (3 390 500 person-years), 25 460 died prematurely 2017. Death rates food-secure counterparts experiencing marginal, moderate severe were 736, 752, 834 1124 per 100 000 person-years, respectively. The adjusted ratios (HRs) for 1.10 (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.03-1.18), 1.11 CI 1.05-1.18) 1.37 1.27-1.47), Among who prematurely, those on average 9 years earlier than (age 59.5 v. 68.9 yr). Severe was consistently associated higher across all causes death except cancers; particularly pronounced infectious-parasitic diseases (adjusted HR 2.24, 95% 1.42-3.55), unintentional injuries 2.69, 2.04-3.56) suicides 2.21, 1.50-3.24).Canadian from food-insecure more likely die counterparts. Efforts reduce should consider as a relevant social determinant.

Language: Английский

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Race and Ethnic Group Disparities in Emotional Distress Among Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Gerontologist, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 61(2), P. 262 - 272

Published: Dec. 19, 2020

Abstract Background and Objectives Framed within Conservation of Resources theory, this study addressed race–ethnic differences in the relationships between emotional distress current expected coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic stressors. Research Design Methods The employed data from Household Pulse Survey, a large national survey collecting weekly to understand experiences Americans during COVID-19 (age 55 above; N = 94,550). Emotional included depression anxiety symptoms. stressors income, housing, health care, food insecurities. Results Older persons color reported higher rates than their White counterparts. In relation stressors, older Black responded with less Latino more persons. addition, were likely expect future resource losses related COVID-19, association these expectations varied by group. Discussion Implications findings reflected disproportionate negative impact on among color, providing baseline for studies further examine impacts diverse adult populations.

Language: Английский

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Effects of COVID-19 on University Student Food Security

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 13(6), P. 1932 - 1932

Published: June 4, 2021

During COVID-19 restrictions in spring 2020, college students experienced closed dormitories and increased unemployment many moved with their families. College were vulnerable to food insecurity pre-pandemic this study examined how the living situations security status changed for Midwestern university due restrictions. An email survey administered Iowa State University between ages of 18 30 who physically attended campus prior its closure produced 1434 responses. Students a parent or guardian by 44% less likely experience work. They had lower stress ate more home-cooked meals. on own higher rates insecurity, greater stress, poorer health status, cooking self-efficacy, worked hours. Seventeen percent all insecure; related factors non-White ethnicity, undergraduate receipt financial aid, employment, same situation as before closure, consumption take-out fast food. These individuals barriers access. Knowledge these provide useful information inform future support services population similar conditions.

Language: Английский

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The relationship between diet quality and the severity of household food insecurity in Canada

Public Health Nutrition, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 25(4), P. 1013 - 1026

Published: Sept. 23, 2021

Abstract Objective: To examine the relationship between dietary quality of Canadian children and adults household food insecurity status. Design: Dietary intake was assessed with one 24-h recall. Households were classified as secure or marginally, moderately severely insecure based on their responses to Household Food Security Survey Module. We applied multivariable analyses variance determine whether % energy from ultra-processed foods, fruit vegetable intake, Healthy Eating Index (HEI) scores, macronutrient composition micronutrient intakes per 1000 kcal differed by status after accounting for income, education region. Analyses run separately 1–8 years 9–18 men women 19–64 age. Setting: Ten provinces in Canada. Participants: Respondents 2015 Community Health Survey-Nutrition, aged 1–64 years, complete data non-zero intakes, N 15 909. Results: Among children, foods strongly related severity insecurity, but no significant trend observed HEI score. Carbohydrate, total sugar, fat saturated intake/1000 did not differ status, there a negative protein/1000 among older positive Na/1000 younger inverse associations several micronutrients/1000 children. Conclusions: With more severe consumption higher, diet generally lower both

Language: Английский

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Association of Food Insecurity with Mental Health Outcomes in Parents and Children

Academic Pediatrics, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 22(7), P. 1105 - 1114

Published: May 13, 2022

Language: Английский

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The Intersection of Food Security and Mental Health in the Pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals

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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Community-level interventions for improving access to food in low- and middle-income countries

Cochrane library, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 2020(8)

Published: Aug. 5, 2020

Language: Английский

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