Food insecurity, influenced by socioeconomic factors, is a public health crisis linked to chronic diseases, mental health issues, and obesity. Existing support systems like SNAP and food banks are ...

In Connecticut, food insecurity is estimated to affect between 10.4% and 17% of the population, which equates to at least 362,500 individuals who may lack sufficient access to safe and nutritious food ...

If you’ve listened to public radio, tuned in to television news or scrolled through news feeds at any point in the last few years, you may have noted one commonplace term: “uncertainty.” Brancaccio: I ...

In 2022, the United States witnessed a notable rise in household food insecurity, reversing a decade-long decline. Some observers have argued that the expiration of government relief efforts stemming ...

Study compares those with food insecurity to food-secure individuals over 20 years Food insecurity is associated with a 41% increased risk of heart disease over time Findings suggest food security ...

WALLINGFORD, CT (WFSB) - Connecticut Foodshare released new data on food insecurity in the state. Wednesday, it said one in seven Connecticut residents, or 516,000 people, were food insecure. It also ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about health and U.K. health policy. Oct 02, 2024, 08:15pm EDT A family look into an empty fridge. People with mental ...

Over 1.1 million New Jerseyans suffer from food insecurity, and advocates say that number is rising as the federal government takes scissors to the nation’s safety net. That’s why the New Jersey ...

Energy insecurity, the inability to meet household energy needs, was associated with more than twice the odds of having depression and anxiety symptoms than energy security in US adults, a new ...

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