Rising food security concerns among New Zealand adolescents and association with health and wellbeing
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12494672 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jennifer Utter (0000-0001-9472-5595, School of Population Health University of Auckland Auckland New Zealand, corresponding author), Betty T Izumi (0000-0001-7670-0271, OHSU‐PSU School of Public Health Portland State University Portland OR USA), Shelley Denny (0000-0001-6986-7196, University of Auckland), Simon Denny (School of Medicine University of Auckland Auckland New Zealand), Theresa Fleming (0000-0002-5174-9359, School of Medicine University of Auckland Auckland New Zealand), Terryann Clark (0000-0001-5499-5080, School of Nursing University of Auckland Auckland New Zealand) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 29-38 |
| Publication date | 2017-11-13 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Kōtuitui New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences Online (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1177-083X • E-ISSN: 1177-083X |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/1177083x.2017.1398175 |
| OpenAlex | W2768728465 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 24 |
The current paper explores recent changes in food insecurity among adolescents and determine if food security concerns are associated with poorer wellbeing. Data were collected as part of two nationally representative surveys of the health and wellbeing of high‐school students in New Zealand in 2007 and 2012. In 2012, 11% of young people reported food security concerns often or always, with 33% reporting food security concerns occasionally/sometimes. The prevalence of food security concerns at both frequencies increased significantly from 2007 (8% and 28%, respectively). Young people with food security concerns were more likely to report poor indicators of health and wellbeing, including truancy, poor general health, mental health concerns and obesity. Our findings highlight the growing concerns of food insecurity reported by adolescents in New Zealand. Interventions that address food security for families may provide a tangible means of promoting the healthy development of children and young people
Agriculture · Criminology · Environmental health · Food insecurity · Food security · Geography · Mental health · Obesity · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Truancy · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Psychology · Social Issues and Policies
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| Citations per year | 1.4 |
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| Citation span | 2021 - 2025 (5) |
| Highly cited | No |