Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Food security and nutrition
Characteristics of Communities Affected by Critical Access Hospital Mergers
Explores the demographic, socioeconomic, health status, and geographic characteristics of communities served by Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) that have merged or been acquired. Compares county and hospital characteristics by CAH merger status between 2010 and 2022.
Author(s): Arrianna Marie Planey
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Flex Monitoring Team
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Explores the demographic, socioeconomic, health status, and geographic characteristics of communities served by Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) that have merged or been acquired. Compares county and hospital characteristics by CAH merger status between 2010 and 2022.
Author(s): Arrianna Marie Planey
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Flex Monitoring Team
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Intakes of Lean Proteins and Processed Meats and Differences in Mental Health between Rural and Metro Adults 50 Years and Older
Presents a study on the relationship between diet and mental health status of adults over 50 in rural and urban counties in North Dakota. Focuses specifically on lean versus processed protein intake and their correlation with reported rates of depression and anxiety. Breaks down data by demographic characteristics, including rural and urban location, and discusses food access issues in rural communities.
Author(s): Nathaniel R. Johnson, Sherri N. Stastny, Julie Garden-Robinson
Citation: Nutrients, 16(18), 3056
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
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Presents a study on the relationship between diet and mental health status of adults over 50 in rural and urban counties in North Dakota. Focuses specifically on lean versus processed protein intake and their correlation with reported rates of depression and anxiety. Breaks down data by demographic characteristics, including rural and urban location, and discusses food access issues in rural communities.
Author(s): Nathaniel R. Johnson, Sherri N. Stastny, Julie Garden-Robinson
Citation: Nutrients, 16(18), 3056
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
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Leveraging Medicaid to Support Housing and Nutrition in Ohio
Describes the Ohio Medicaid program and the federal Medicaid health-related social needs (HRSN) framework. Discusses how Medicaid coverage in Ohio can cover aspects of housing and nutrition needs as of 2023. Includes county-level map depicting percent of income spent on housing in Ohio as well as examples of programs addressing HRSNs in rural areas.
Author(s): Hailey Akah, Robin Blair-Ackison, Edith Nkenganyi, et al.
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Health Policy Institute of Ohio
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Describes the Ohio Medicaid program and the federal Medicaid health-related social needs (HRSN) framework. Discusses how Medicaid coverage in Ohio can cover aspects of housing and nutrition needs as of 2023. Includes county-level map depicting percent of income spent on housing in Ohio as well as examples of programs addressing HRSNs in rural areas.
Author(s): Hailey Akah, Robin Blair-Ackison, Edith Nkenganyi, et al.
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Health Policy Institute of Ohio
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Household Food Security in the United States in 2023 Webinar
A recorded webinar that discusses the Household Food Security in the United States in 2023 report focused on household food security, food expenditures, and use of federal food and nutrition assistance programs in 2022, with breakdowns for metro versus nonmetro location. Transcript available below description.
Author(s): Matthew P. Rabbitt
Date: 09/2024
Type: Video/Multimedia
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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A recorded webinar that discusses the Household Food Security in the United States in 2023 report focused on household food security, food expenditures, and use of federal food and nutrition assistance programs in 2022, with breakdowns for metro versus nonmetro location. Transcript available below description.
Author(s): Matthew P. Rabbitt
Date: 09/2024
Type: Video/Multimedia
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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The State of Obesity 2024: Better Policies for a Healthier America
Presents data on adult and childhood obesity rates, with breakdowns by state and select demographic characteristics. Examines current and emerging policies, provides funding opportunities, and outlines recommended policy actions. Includes a special feature about food environments and systems.
Author(s): Molly Warren, Madison West
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Trust for America's Health
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Presents data on adult and childhood obesity rates, with breakdowns by state and select demographic characteristics. Examines current and emerging policies, provides funding opportunities, and outlines recommended policy actions. Includes a special feature about food environments and systems.
Author(s): Molly Warren, Madison West
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Trust for America's Health
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Relationship Between Food Insecurity and Healthy Eating Behavior for Gestational Diabetes Risk Reduction Among American Indian and Alaska Native Adolescent and Young Adult Females: A Qualitative Exploration
Reports on themes from key informant interviews to understand the connection between food insecurity and gestational diabetes mellitus risk reduction behaviors for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) young adult women. Discusses the cultural habits related to diet and nutrition, influences on food choices, and issues related to data gathering on diet and nutrition for AI/AN communities.
Author(s): Sarah A. Stotz, Luciana E. Hebert, Lisa Scarton, et al.
Citation: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 56(9), 622-630
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
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Reports on themes from key informant interviews to understand the connection between food insecurity and gestational diabetes mellitus risk reduction behaviors for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) young adult women. Discusses the cultural habits related to diet and nutrition, influences on food choices, and issues related to data gathering on diet and nutrition for AI/AN communities.
Author(s): Sarah A. Stotz, Luciana E. Hebert, Lisa Scarton, et al.
Citation: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 56(9), 622-630
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
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Relationship Between the Inner Setting of CFIR and the Delivery of the Healthy School Recognized Campus Initiative: A Mixed-Methods Analysis
Examines the influence of inner setting constructs such as organizational culture, implementation climate, and implementation readiness on the delivery of Healthy School Recognized Campus (HSRC) physical activity and nutrition promotion programs in 8 rural East Texas elementary schools. Analyzes survey and interview data of 28 HSRC implementers to identify factors influencing participation and study outcomes.
Author(s): Allyson Schaefers, Lucy Xin, Paula Butler, et al.
Citation: Implementation Science Communications, 5, 96
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
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Examines the influence of inner setting constructs such as organizational culture, implementation climate, and implementation readiness on the delivery of Healthy School Recognized Campus (HSRC) physical activity and nutrition promotion programs in 8 rural East Texas elementary schools. Analyzes survey and interview data of 28 HSRC implementers to identify factors influencing participation and study outcomes.
Author(s): Allyson Schaefers, Lucy Xin, Paula Butler, et al.
Citation: Implementation Science Communications, 5, 96
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
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Household Food Security in the United States in 2023
Reports on household food security, food expenditures, and use of federal food and nutrition assistance programs in 2022. Includes food insecurity statistics for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas.
Additional links: Statistical Supplement, Summary
Author(s): Matthew P. Rabbitt, Madeline Reed-Jones, Laura J. Hales, Michael P. Burke
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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Reports on household food security, food expenditures, and use of federal food and nutrition assistance programs in 2022. Includes food insecurity statistics for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas.
Additional links: Statistical Supplement, Summary
Author(s): Matthew P. Rabbitt, Madeline Reed-Jones, Laura J. Hales, Michael P. Burke
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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Prevalence of Food Insecurity, 2022 and 2023
Table and graph showing food insecurity by type of household. Includes data by place of residence for metropolitan and nonmetro areas. Based on 2022 and 2023 Current Population Survey Food Security Supplement data.
Date: 09/2024
Type: Chart/Graph
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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Table and graph showing food insecurity by type of household. Includes data by place of residence for metropolitan and nonmetro areas. Based on 2022 and 2023 Current Population Survey Food Security Supplement data.
Date: 09/2024
Type: Chart/Graph
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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Prevalence of Very Low Food Security, 2022 and 2023
Table and graph showing very low food security by type of household. Includes data by place of residence for metropolitan and nonmetro areas. Based on 2022 and 2023 Current Population Survey Food Security Supplement data.
Date: 09/2024
Type: Chart/Graph
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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Table and graph showing very low food security by type of household. Includes data by place of residence for metropolitan and nonmetro areas. Based on 2022 and 2023 Current Population Survey Food Security Supplement data.
Date: 09/2024
Type: Chart/Graph
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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