Prevalence and Correlates of Food Insecurity Among Older Adults in the United States.

IF 1.5 4区医学 Q3 GERONTOLOGY

Journal of Gerontological Social Work Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-13 DOI:10.1080/01634372.2024.2339975

Megumi Inoue, Rainier Masa, Lucas Prieto, Dicky Baruah, Kaitlyn Kellermeyer, Emma Booker, Grace Sweeney

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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.

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美国老年人中粮食不安全的普遍性及其相关因素》（Prevalence and Correlates of Food Insecurity Among Older Adults in the United States）。

本研究分析了 2021 年全国健康访谈调查 (NHIS)，以评估 65 岁及以上成年人的粮食不安全状况。在 8877 名老年人中，4%（N=287）报告了较低或非常低的食品安全水平。与白人相比，那些被认定为黑人或非裔美国人以及西班牙裔或拉丁裔的人更有可能遭遇粮食不安全问题。研究发现，仅仅超过贫困线可能不足以防止粮食不安全。研究还强调了社会情感支持对老年人粮食安全的保护作用。社会工作者必须认识到影响老年人粮食安全的各种因素。

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Journal of Gerontological Social Work Multiple-

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