The intersection of food insecurity and child health: Implications for policy and practice in the Bronx

This study provides important insights into the association between household food insecurity risk and child health outcomes in urban, low-income communities, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to address food insecurity and promote health equity among vulnerable children.

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PLoS ONE
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2025-11-20
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0335355
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Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
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The intersection of food insecurity and child health: Implications for policy and practice in the Bronx

Lauren J. Shiman, Lily Lee, Fatoumata Diallo
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Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
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The intersection of food insecurity and child health: Implications for policy and practice in the Bronx

Lauren J. Shiman, Lily Lee, Fatoumata Diallo
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Abstract

This study provides important insights into the association between household food insecurity risk and child health outcomes in urban, low-income communities, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to address food insecurity and promote health equity among vulnerable children.

PLoS ONEVol. 20(11)
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (US), Children's Hospital at Montefiore (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 48%
Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
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