Associations between low food security and subjective memory complaints among Latino adults
Experiences of low food security were related with more frequent memory complaints. Subjective memory complaints are related with future cognitive impairment and dementia, making them important early markers of cognitive problems. Future studies should evaluate potential cognitive benefits of addressing food insecurity and its downstream effects on mental health.
Authors
- Laura M. Tanner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4451-2238)
- Joseph L Saenz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4200-9615)
Institutions
- Arizona State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-03-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22320-3
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.82