‘An invisible human rights crisis’: The marginalization of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic – An advocacy review

Psychiatry Research, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 292, С. 113369 - 113369

Опубликована: Авг. 3, 2020

Язык: Английский

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Ageing and population shrinking: implications for sustainability in the urban century

npj Urban Sustainability, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 1(1)

Опубликована: Май 27, 2021

Abstract Population ageing and shrinking are demographic phenomena with far-reaching implications for sustainability in the current context of extensive rapid urbanization. This Perspective rationalizes their interface by (a) identifying challenges opportunities that urban populations will have implementing sustainable development goals (SDGs), (b) discussing some emerging interventions to capitalise on reduce achieving sustainability. We argue a diverse set context-specific technological, socioeconomic, institutional governance would be needed leverage effectively minimize risks posed long-term

Язык: Английский

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Seniors and Sustenance: A Scoping Review on Food Security in the Elderly

Advances in Human Biology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2025

Abstract The issue of food security amongst older people is a growing concern, as ageing populations face unique challenges that impact their access to adequate nutrition. This scoping review aims explore and synthesise existing literature on in later life, identifying key factors contributing insecurity seniors highlighting interventions can enhance access. By employing systematic approach based Arksey O’Malley’s framework, this study examines research from multiple databases, focussing studies published the past decade. findings reveal multifaceted problem influenced by socio-economic status, health limitations, social isolation geographic barriers. Elderly individuals often encounter mobility issues hinder ability procure food, while fixed incomes rising costs exacerbate nutritious options. In addition, identifies successful community-based programmes policy initiatives have shown promise addressing these challenges, emphasising importance tailored consider specific needs people. analysis highlights significant gaps current literature, particularly areas culturally sensitive long-term effects mental health. Furthermore, role technology mitigating presents promising yet underexplored avenue for future research. underscores critical need comprehensive strategies integrating policy, community support technological innovations effectively combat seniors. issues, stakeholders improve overall quality life outcomes elderly population, ensuring nutritional are met sustainably.

Язык: Английский

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Effect of Covid-19 on food security: A cross-sectional survey

Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 40, С. 171 - 178

Опубликована: Окт. 4, 2020

Язык: Английский

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Food Insecurity Among Older Adults: 10‐Year National Trends and Associations with Diet Quality

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 69(4), С. 964 - 971

Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2021

Food insecurity has emerged as a critical health issue for older adults. been shown to disrupt healthy eating patterns, but these associations have not widely studied among The objectives of the present study were to: (1) examine national trends in food across 10-year period, and (2) evaluate between multiple diet quality indices recent nationally representative sample adults aged 60 or older.

Язык: Английский

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Food insecurity and health-related quality of life among a nationally representative sample of older adults: cross-sectional analysis

BMC Geriatrics, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2024

Abstract Background Food insecurity is a significant health issue among older adults and contributes to poorer quality of life mental health. However, limited evidence available adults. Thus, the study evaluated associations between food security multiple outcomes related health-related life. We examined whether participants’ sex participation in federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/or receiving Stamp program might modify these associations. Methods Cross-sectional analysis 2007–2012 National Health Examination Surveys (NHANES). A sample 3,375 aged ≥ 60 years with household incomes ≤ 300% poverty level (FPBL). was assessed using 18-item US Household Security Survey Module categorized as security, marginal insecurity. Outcomes were CDC Health-Related Quality Life measures (HRQOL-4). Results Approximately 8% experienced 12% Over past month, significantly associated 16 days poor physical (OR 1.88, 95% CI 1.23, 2.85, P -trend = 0.005), 2.22, 1.50, 3.28, < 0.0001), feeling anxious 3.33, 2.30, 4.81, 0.0001) after multivariate adjustment. The association stronger females ( -interaction 0.02). There no for effect modification any those benefits from SNAP/Food program. Conclusions positively adverse outcomes. Public programs policies targeted are needed mitigate extent promote overall well-being.

Язык: Английский

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Food Insecurity, Loneliness, and Social Support among Older Adults

Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition, Год журнала: 2019, Номер 16(1), С. 29 - 44

Опубликована: Март 28, 2019

Food insecurity affects approximately 8% of older adults in the U.S. and may be connected to social isolation. This study aimed understand how loneliness support associated with food among Tampa Bay, Florida. We conducted surveys 236 three healthcare clinics. Surveys included demographic questions, Six-Item Short Form Household Security Survey, de Jong Gierveld 11-item Loneliness scale, Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support. Unadjusted logistic regression indicated that (p < 0.001, OR = 0.738) lack 1.754) were significantly higher odds being insecure. In adjusted model, 0.005, 1.356) divorced 0.008, 0.208) predicted increased insecurity. As expected, also participation Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 0.003, 4.765). These results show involves many underlying determinants including psychosocial factors.

Язык: Английский

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A Food Insecurity Systematic Review: Experience from Malaysia

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 13(3), С. 945 - 945

Опубликована: Март 15, 2021

Living free from hunger is a basic human right. However, some communities still experience household food insecurity. This systematic literature review explored different aspects of insecurity in Malaysia including vulnerable groups, prevalence, risk factors, coping strategies, and the consequences The followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Thirty-three relevant articles were selected scientific databases such as CINAHL, Pubmed Google Scholar, scrutiny reference lists, personal communication with experts field. prevalence was unexpectedly reported high, affected groups Orang Asli, low-income household/welfare-recipient households, university students, elderly. Demographic factors socioeconomic characteristics included larger household, living poverty, low education. Coping strategies practices to increase accessibility their households. Consequences psychological, dietary (macro- micronutrient intakes), nutritional status, health impacts. In conclusion, this confirmed that continues exist. Nevertheless, extensive active investigations are encouraged obtain more holistic comprehensive picture pertaining security Malaysia.

Язык: Английский

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Food insecurity and nutritional status among older adults: a systematic review

Nutrition Reviews, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 80(4), С. 631 - 644

Опубликована: Июнь 5, 2021

Food insecurity (FI), characterized by difficulty or inability to access adequate food, has become a public health problem.To analyze studies relating FI with nutritional status (NS) among older adults and the associated factors.Articles published up June 2020 were investigated in 5 databases: PubMed, Embase, Scopus, LILACS, Web of Science. The search, selection, extraction, quality evaluation carried out 2 reviewers.The authors identified characteristics main data regarding relationship interest.Twenty-two included review their are summarized presented using narrative synthesis. In 10 (45.4%), was observed between malnutrition; another 6 (27.3%), being overweight.A FI, especially severe forms, malnutrition, as well mild people overweight. Thus, relates 2-fold burden outcomes, depending on level.PROSPERO registration no. CRD42020185086.

Язык: Английский

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Association of Food Insecurity With Allostatic Load Among Older Adults in the US

JAMA Network Open, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 4(12), С. e2137503 - e2137503

Опубликована: Дек. 7, 2021

Importance

Allostatic overload, a biomarker of wear and tear, could be the potential pathway through which food insecurity leads to increased morbidity risk.

Objective

To assess association with allostatic load (AL) among US adults aged 50 years or older.

Design, Setting, Participants

A multiwave longitudinal cohort study was conducted using data from 2006 2014 waves Health Retirement Study in national setting. The comprise 26 509 person-years observations 14 394 noninstitutionalized individuals older during period. Data were analyzed September 1 December 14, 2020.

Exposures

Moderate (not enough money buy needed) severe (reduced intake due financial constraints) measured at household level.

Main Outcomes Measures

AL score (0-9, higher scores indicating greater risk physiologic dysregulation) binary indicators dysregulated inflammatory (C-reactive protein), cardiovascular (systolic diastolic blood pressure, pulse rate, cystatin C), metabolic (hemoglobin A_1c, body mass index, waist-to-height ratio, total cholesterol high-density lipoprotein ratio) systems.

Results

Of participants included analysis, median age 60 (IQR, 56-69) years, 8143 (56.6%) women, 517 (3.6%) moderately insecure, 804 (5.6%) severely insecure. In adjusted models, incidence rate 1.05 (95% CI, 1.00-1.09) times for moderate 1.11 1.07-1.15) insecurity, compared those who secure. associated C-reactive protein level (odds ratio [OR], 1.22; 95% 1.04-1.44), C (OR, 1.23; 1.01-1.51), hemoglobin A_1clevel 1.27; 1.01-1.59), index 1.84; 1.41-2.40), 1.54; 1.26-1.88), 1.32; 1.10-1.59) inflated high-risk range. interaction between Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enrollment (β = −0.18;P .001) SNAP −0.09;P .02) reduction AL.

Conclusions Relevance

this older, AL, mainly dysregulation may modify

Язык: Английский

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