Patient Engagement September 11, 2019
– Incentive programs could encourage more patients to purchase healthy foods for themselves and their families, ultimately addressing nutrition and food security as key social determinants of health (SDOH), according to a new study published in Health Affairs.
Food security and access to nutritious foods is a considerable challenge for families across the US. Individuals need to maintain a healthy diet to remain healthy and stave off potential chronic illness, but the high cost of groceries, and fresh foods especially, can get in the way.
“Although there have been small improvements over the past decade, the average US diet is poor, and it is worse among people of lower income,” the researchers said. “This socioeconomic gap has...