Food insecurity and mental health: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Authors

Ali Pourmotabbed · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Sajjad Moradi · Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Atefeh Babaei · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Abed Ghavami · Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Hamed Mohammadi · Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Cyrus Jalili · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Michael Symonds

Abstract

The evidence from this meta-analysis suggests that FI has a significant effect on the likelihood of being stressed or depressed. This indicates that health care services, which alleviate FI, would also promote holistic well-being in adults.

Topics & Keywords

Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Homelessness and Social Issues Urban Agriculture and Sustainability

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Public Health Nutrition

Volume 23, Issue 10, pp. 1778-1790

DOI: 10.1017/s136898001900435x

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