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Prevalence and Correlates of Food Insecurity Among Older Adults in the United States.
- Source :
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Journal of gerontological social work [J Gerontol Soc Work] 2024 Aug-Sep; Vol. 67 (6), pp. 738-755. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 13. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This study analyzed the 2021 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) to assess food insecurity among adults aged 65 and older. Among 8,877 older adults, 4 percent (N=287) reported low or very low food security levels. Those who identified as Black or African American and Hispanic or Latino were more likely to experience food insecurity compared to White individuals. The study found that merely surpassing the poverty threshold might not be sufficient to protect against food insecurity. It also underscored socioemotional support's protective role in older adults' food security. Social workers must recognize various factors influencing food security among older adults.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1540-4048
- Volume :
- 67
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of gerontological social work
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38739384
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2024.2339975