Authors: Valarie Blue Bird Jernigan, Kimberly R. Huyser, Jimmy Valdes, Vanessa Watts Simonds

Journal: Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition

Publication Year: October 26, 2015

Keywords: Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), Food insecurity

Abstract: Using the Current Population Survey Food Security Supplement, this study analyzed food insecurity trends of AI/ANs from 2000 to 2010. Findings show that 25% of AI/ANs remained consistently food insecure and were twice as likely to experience food insecurity compared to whites, with urban AI/ANs experiencing higher rates than rural AI/ANs. The study highlights the need for national and tribal policies to expand food assistance programs and increase access to healthy foods.

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Type of Resource: Peer-reviewed journal article