Statewide prevalences of concern about enough food, 1996–1999 by Kelly R. Evenson, Barbara A. Laraia, Verna L. Lamar Welch, April L Perry.
Objective. Food insecurity is defined as not having access at all times to enough food for an active and healthy life-style. A Healthy People 2010 objective increase security reduce the risk of hunger households. The this study was characterize prevalence concern about its association with other sociodemographic health characteristics state level. Methods. Adult respondents participating in Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey provided information on from nine states 1996 through 1999. Results. Overall, ranged 3.1% 11.8% individual states. Across states, low household income strongest predictor food. odds being concerned were generally higher among who female, younger, without care coverage. lower those reporting excellent or very good general non-Hispanic whites. Conclusion. scales could be used level track progress reducing across American
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