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Food Insecurity and the Hispanic Population during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Rodriguez, Carmen; Crowder, Sylvia L; Rodriguez, Mary; Redwine, Laura; Stern, Marilyn.
  • Rodriguez C; College of Nursing, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.
  • Crowder SL; Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, USA.
  • Rodriguez M; Clinical Psychology Program, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, Puerto Rico.
  • Redwine L; Department of Child and Family Studies, College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.
  • Stern M; Department of Child and Family Studies, College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.
Ecol Food Nutr ; 60(5): 548-563, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1454960
ABSTRACT
Historically, food insecurity has been a problem for the Hispanic/Latino population in the United States. Variations in food insecurity exist among this population by origin, immigration status, household composition, and region. The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated existing vulnerabilities this population faces with food insecurity including limited economic resources, reliance on programs unprepared for atypical circumstances, closure of avenues providing access to meals, and unemployment. This paper reviews key factors related to the current rate of food insecurity among the Hispanic/Latino population in the mainland United States and is an exemplar of similar variability found in Puerto Rico. Recommendations for reducing food insecurity in this population are provided. (word count109).
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Ecol Food Nutr Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 03670244.2021.1974014

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Ecol Food Nutr Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 03670244.2021.1974014