The Impact of Food Insecurity on Health
Food Insecurity is a serious public health concern in Canada. It negatively impacts physical, mental and social health, and costs our health care system considerably.
This fact sheet highlights the Canadian Community Health Survey data on food insecurity and its relationship with various chronic diseases and health care costs.
Resource Information
Date
January 1, 2016
Author
PROOF Food Insecurity Policy Research
Type
Evidence Summary
Setting
Community-at-large, Home
Age
Prenatal, Infant, Toddler (1-3), Children (4-11), Youth (12-17), Adults (18-64), Older Adults (65 and over)
Topic
Food Security & Access to Food
Language
English
Jurisdiction
National