Struggling to eat: Food insecurity and use of mental health services
This evidence summary outlines research which sought to investigate a connection between an Ontario adult’s level of food insecurity and use of publically-funded healthcare services for Ontario. Data from the Canadian Community Health Survey (2005 to 2012) and publicly funded mental health service providers were used for analyses.
Resource Information
Date
August 1, 2018
Author
Tarasuk V, Cheng J, Gundersen C, de Oliveria C, Kurdyak P
Type
Evidence Summary
Setting
Community-at-large, Food Bank, Primary Care
Age
Adults (18-64)
Topic
Food Security & Access to Food
Language
English
Jurisdiction
Provincial (Ontario), National
Tags
adults, chronic disease prevention, food access, food costs, food security, health equity, mental health, policy, primary care, program, program planning and evaluation