Household Food Insecurity Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Chile

Overview

Journal Public Health

Publisher Elsevier

Specialty Public Health

Date 2021 Sep 12

PMID 34509858

Citations 12

Authors

C Giacoman

M S Herrera

P Ayala Arancibia

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Abstract

Objectives: To compare food insecurity (FI) in Chile before and during the COVID-19 pandemic according to different household types and vulnerability indicators.

Study Design: Longitudinal study based on two population-based surveys in Chile (CASEN 2017 and COVID 2020).

Methods: Descriptive analysis and multinomial regression models for FI through the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES).

Results: FI levels increased significantly (P < 0.001) between 2017 (30%) and 2020 (49%). There was increased FI in all households, but especially in those with economically dependent persons (i.e. children, adolescents and older adults). Household vulnerability indicators showed a statistically significant relationship with FI both before and during the pandemic. The pandemic has resulted in new population groups experiencing FI.

Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in FI, which has also been seen in new population groups.

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