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Association between Food Insecurity, Socioeconomic Status of the Household Head, and Hypertension and Diabetes in Maputo City
University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work, Criminology and Public Health Sciences, Public Health Science. Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique; Mittuniversitetet.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-1148-383X
University of Warwick, UK; Stellenbosch University, South Africa.
Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique.
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2024 (English)In: Annals of Global Health, E-ISSN 2214-9996, Vol. 90, no 1, article id 79Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Background: Metabolic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes are increasingly recognized as not just medical issues, but as complex conditions influenced by various factors.

Objectives: This study aimed to explore the association between food insecurity (FI) and hypertension and diabetes and how socioeconomic status influences this relationship.

Methods: Based on a cross‑sectional study of 1,820 participants conducted in Maputo City, FI was measured using a modified version of the US Department of Agriculture scale; metabolic diseases were assessed using self‑reports of the actual diagnoses, and data were analyzed through multinomial regression and interaction terms.

Results: The findings revealed significant links between FI, socioeconomic status, hypertension and diabetes. Socioeconomic status had a clear influence on the association between FI and hypertension but showed a nuanced influence on diabetes. Specifically, regarding diabetes, the heads of households with a higher socioeconomic position were more likely to have this health condition than their counterparts with a lower socioeconomic position.

Conclusions: The study underscores the complex interplay between FI and socioeconomic status in influencing the risk of metabolic diseases. Addressing FI and improving socioeconomic status may be crucial steps in mitigating the risk of hypertension and diabetes among vulnerable populations, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to health promotion and disease prevention.

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Boston College , 2024. Vol. 90, no 1, article id 79
Keywords [en]
food insecurity, socioeconomic status, physical health outcomes, hypertension and diabetes, heads of households
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Public Health, Global Health, Social Medicine and Epidemiology
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Sustainable Urban Development
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-46153DOI: 10.5334 /aogh.4569ISI: 001321914400034PubMedID: 39678201Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85212887906OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hig-46153DiVA, id: diva2:1920546
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Sida - Swedish International Development Cooperation AgencyAvailable from: 2024-12-11 Created: 2024-12-11 Last updated: 2024-12-30Bibliographically approved

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