Patient Engagement March 30, 2021
Researchers found that the produce vouchers led to the greatest positive behavior change for a lower-income city compared to a higher-income city.
A flat-rate produce voucher promoted food security, a key social determinant of health, and led to an increase in fruit and vegetable intake among low-income individuals, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Food security has emerged as an important social determinant of health, with most experts agreeing it prompts a measurable goal with at least somewhat of an evidence-based solution. Healthcare organizations have shown some success in addressing food security by subsidizing groceries, but that evidence base still needs to expand to include how well food vouchers help beneficiaries purchase nutritious foods that will be...
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