Analysis Shows Areas Where More Research is Needed on Food Insecurity

New research sheds light on the temporal patterns of food insecurity in the United States, revealing key insights for healthcare practitioners.

Approximately 10% of the U.S. population experiences some level of food insecurity each year, with little research conducted on key details.
Research led by Geb Bastian from South Dakota State University used new measures to study food insecurity gaps and found that households are most likely to face challenges in the winter and at the end of the month.
Certain populations, such as men and younger individuals, are more likely to experience chronic food insecurity, highlighting gaps in existing safety nets.
Insights from this study can inform clinical and community-based care around food insecurity, especially for SNAP participants.
Future research should explore the influences and policies of Medicaid and SNAP on the community-level prevalence of food insecurity.

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