Erschienen in:
International Journal of Social Determinants of Health and Health Services, 53 (2023) 4, Seite 414-423
Sprache:
Englisch
DOI:
10.1177/27551938231163991
ISSN:
2755-1938;
2755-1946
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<jats:p> This study examines the impact of food security on health outcomes in 56 developing countries from 2011 to 2019, using a comprehensive measure of food security. Applying generalized methods of moments, the results provide supportive evidence that food security influences health in a positive way. The existence of positive effects suggests that food availability (i.e., more supply), accessibility (i.e., higher income), utilization (i.e., healthy foods), and stability (i.e., more certainty in production) for livelihoods sustain life and promote good health. As a result, this study justifies the need for governments to provide equal support to all four dimensions of food security to promote better nutrition and health. </jats:p>