Medical Economics September 16, 2024
Two studies show the negative health effects of food insecurity on obesity and hospital visits – and how physicians can make a difference
Food insecurity, defined as the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe food, is emerging as a critical factor shaping long-term health outcomes, especially for children. As physicians face rising rates of childhood obesity, two studies published in JAMA Pediatrics link food insecurity and adverse health effects in both community and hospital settings.
The impact of neighborhood food access on childhood obesity
The first study, conducted by researchers at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, looked at how food insecurity and limited access to healthy food during pregnancy and early childhood can have profound effects...
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