A primary factor affecting food insecurity is low socioeconomic status (SES). Low socioeconomic status is an individual's quality of life influenced by inadequate income, education, and occupation, which can impact an individual's access to essential resources (American Psychological Association, 2022). In 2022, 36.7% of households with incomes below the federal poverty line in the United States were food insecure (Rabbitt et al., 2023). Many household incomes falling below the poverty line are considered low SES. Low socioeconomic status hinders many households' access to essential resources such as food. As low socioeconomic status exacerbates the risk of experiencing food insecurity, the compounding cost of high cost of living and food prices also contributes to the risk of food insecurity. …show more content…
With a large migrant population in the United States, many migrants face the challenge of gaining access to food. The results of a study that examined the 2019-2020 National Health Interview Survey revealed that noncitizens had 1.28 times higher odds of food insecurity than U.S.-born citizens (Sharareh et al., 2023). Many migrants undergo a phase of acculturation, which impacts their ability to find income due to the hardship of securing a job and applying to federally supported programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which aims to alleviate financial costs associated with food insecurity (Sharareh et al., 2023). The likelihood of experiencing food insecurity is at greater risk for those who are not familiar with the United States' systems and culture. Various confounding factors relating to an individual's finances impact food access, but another critical factor is an individual's demographic location. Being in rural areas, you are more prone to food deserts, which increase people's risk of experiencing food
“Food systems are the foundation of human health and wellbeing.” Adriana Keating (2013) being a healthy individual depends hugely on the nutrition we consume. Food insecurity is the degree to which a person is able to access nutritious food. When there is stress connected to attaining the next meal or it is a constant difficulty to budget for healthy fresh food this can be described as being food insecure. Adriana Keating (2013) Food insecurity is influenced by many factors, such as geographic location
According to Diaz (2011) income and food cost affect the overall diet of the U.S adult population. Primarily, studies show that issues such as the socioeconomic status and food prices greatly influence people’s diet, determining their food choices. People from higher social classes value importance of nutrition because they have a variety of diet options. For instance, Drewnowski and Darmon (2011) suggest that obesity in the U.S is a socioeconomic issue, which is directly related to limited economic
Health Food insecurity is associated with more than a two-fold increase in mental health problems of adolescents (Poole-Di Salvo, Silver, & Stein, 2016). Factors that can affect mental health disorders include low socioeconomic status, food insecurity, food desert communities, and a lack of nutrition. Some of the mental health disorders that play a role in nutrition are depression, suicidal ideation, and eating disorders. Nurses can make a difference by educating the community regarding how food and
Christine M. Friedenreich (2016) entitled, “Associations between the neighborhood food environment, neighborhood socioeconomic status, and diet quality: An observational study”, the researchers examined if the neighborhood environment plays an important role in diet quality in a Canadian adult. The importance of this study was to show the effects and relation between neighborhood food environment, neighborhood socioeconomic status, and how it connects to diet quality. The method used to find the results
By 1840, potatoes were a diet staple for the people who lived across seas in Ireland. Potatoes were basically the only food that the rural poor population consumed for all of their meals. However, the potato was also a staple in the diets of the middle class and upper class citizens even though they could afford more expensive foods. In 1845, the population of Ireland expected to have a favorable potato crop. However, when the farmers dug up the expected crop that year, they were faced with a black
Does low socioeconomic status bear a significant role in the obesity epidemic? A national survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2010) estimated that more than two-thirds of Americans are now overweight or obese (body mass index of over 30), and the percentage is escalating. The Census Bureau (2011) reported 46.2 million people in America are currently living beneath the official poverty line. The official poverty rate in 2010 was 15.1 percent; up from 14.3 percent in
Intro With the many vulnerable populations that social workers address, those of low socioeconomic status are the most prevalent in today’s society. Poverty has greatly impacted our country in a multitude of ways. Moreover, there are some aspects of poverty that effect individuals on a greater level then the recourses they can obtain. Having a low socioeconomic status can effect an individual’s overall health and even psychological perception. For children especially, at such an impressionable period
obesity prevalence and socioeconomic status measured as educational level or income. People faced with poverty often feel helpless when left to deal with their health problems. Children are being raised with poor diets, which become routine life habits, because families struggle to afford healthy foods. With these health concerns afflicting millions Nationwide, prevention, early detection, and education programs are important to help explain to those in low socioeconomic communities who are at
is known as the land full of opportunities which is why many individuals migrate here hoping to achieve the American dream. However, economy is only fair to the majorities and leaves the minorities to suffer the inequality and lower socioeconomic statuses which affects their social mobility. Therefore, due to the nature of capitalism
Introduction Socio-economic class or socio-economic status (SES) may refer to mixture of various factors such as poverty, occupation and environment. It is a way of measuring the standard and quality of life of individuals and families in society using social and economic factors that affect health and wellbeing ( Giddens and Sutton, 2013). Cockerham (2007 p75) argues: ‘Social class or socioeconomic status (SES) is the strongest predictor of health, disease causation and longevity in medical sociology
gap between the low-income Americans and top wealthy Americans had spread apart. Study shows that wealthy American are spending less in healthcare and are less likely to get cardiovascular disease. Compare to low-income Americans
nutritious food that meet their needs for a healthy life. A consequence of poverty is a low socioeconomic status that leads to being exposed to poor nutrition. Since food and dietary choices are influenced by income, poverty and nutrition go hand in hand. There are many important factors that threaten the nutritional status of poor people. The number one factor is not having enough money to buy food of good quality and quantity. Not having enough money can have a profound impact on the diets of low-income
access to healthcare. These factors are proposed to influence health by mediating availability of resources to maintain health (e.g., healthy food, safe places to exercise, affordable medications) or access to healthcare (e.g., health insurance, transportation). For example, poverty is associated with greater levels of material hardship, particularly food insecurity. Social and physical determinants may modify risk of exposure to environmental hazards (e.g., lead, air pollution, water contaminants), produce
health problems and are more likely to die at a younger age than those with higher incomes (Raphael, 2010). The main argument that Picard discusses in the article is that even with universal medical care there are still wide gaps between the health of low-income and high-income people. This is an important issue because many of
and social status. Many Personal Support Workers will come across various different scenarios when working with people of different culture, health issues, disability, social activities, needs and financial. Personal Support Workers are often referred to as the front line workers as they become they eyes and ears of their client, being a part their lives on a daily basis, therefore, being able to report any changes to their superior. The client regardless of their income, high or low or their social