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Ecology of Food and Nutrition Volume 60, 2021 - Issue 5: Insecurity during the time of COVID-19: Vulnerability, Health Conditions, and Taking Action
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Vulnerable Populations

Food Insecurity and the Hispanic Population during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Carmen Rodrigueza College of Nursing, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Sylvia L. Crowderb Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, USAView further author information
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Mary Rodriguezc Clinical Psychology Program, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, Puerto RicoView further author information
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Laura Redwined Department of Child and Family Studies, College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USAView further author information
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Marilyn Sternd Department of Child and Family Studies, College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USAView further author information
Pages 548-563 | Published online: 07 Oct 2021
 
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ABSTRACT

Historically, food insecurity has been a problem for the Hispanic/Latino population in the United States. Variations in food insecurity exist among this population by origin, immigration status, household composition, and region. The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated existing vulnerabilities this population faces with food insecurity including limited economic resources, reliance on programs unprepared for atypical circumstances, closure of avenues providing access to meals, and unemployment. This paper reviews key factors related to the current rate of food insecurity among the Hispanic/Latino population in the mainland United States and is an exemplar of similar variability found in Puerto Rico. Recommendations for reducing food insecurity in this population are provided. (word count:109)

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Funding

This study was funded by NIH-NIMHD 5U54MD007579-35 and R34AT010661-01

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