FOOD INSECURITY AND DISEASE prevalence, Policy, and Politics

• Other Authors: Hassan, Areej (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Toronto New Jersey APPLE ACADEMIC PRESS 2017
• Subjects: Food Supply; Nutritional Requirements; Chronic Disease > epidemiology; Mental Disorders > epidemiology; Health Policy
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 Food insecurity and disease are inextricably linked. The chapters in this valuable articles compendium reinforce that message by specifically linking food insecurity to various forms of chronic disease, including HIV/AIDS and obesity, as well as mental health issues. Providing a nuanced look at food insecurity and its connection to disease, the quality of the research gathered here advances our understanding of this issue; the chapter authors have provided us with a solid foundation on which to build well-informed clinical practice, further research, and effective future policy.This informative compendium will provide insight on these important issues for students and scholars in security studies, international politics, and environmental studies.