Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Food Insecurity: Prevalence, Impact, Risk Factors, and Coping Strategies.
In the United States, nearly 15% of the general population is considered food insecure; ethnic minorities, particularly Latinos, experience disproportionately higher rates. Food insecurity is particularly endemic among the migrant and seasonal farmworker population. This article systematically reviews current knowledge related to the prevalence of food insecurity among migrant and seasonal farmworkers. The impact, risk factors, and coping strategies of food insecurity are also presented. The authors argue for targeted social work efforts at mezzo- and macrolevels and make recommendations aimed at the prevention and amelioration of food insecurity.
a College of Public Service & Community Solutions, Arizona State University , Phoenix , Arizona , USA.
Elizabeth
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Kiehne
Natasha S
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Mendoza
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000067565:Farmers / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005523:Food Supply / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D054624:Health Status Disparities; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012621:Seasons; D014171:Transients and Migrants / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014481:United States
Farmworker; USDA Food Security Survey Module; food insecurity; hunger