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The Influence of Household and Community Food Environments on Food Insecurity in Limpopo Province, South Africa.

Xikombiso Gertrude MbhenyaneAyuk Bertrand Tambe
Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2024)
Insufficient access to enough quality food remains a public health challenge in South Africa. This study aimed to report the influence of community and the household environment, food system inventories, and food procurement on household food security. The findings alluded that food insecurity is prevalent among the rural areas in South Africa. Large household sizes and a limited access to and use of water and food storage facilities for food preservation are the major household determinants. A multi-sectoral nutrition-planning approach that accelerates the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals should be reinforced. We recommend the promotion of food production for consumption in rural communities.
Keyphrases
  • south africa
  • public health
  • human health
  • hiv positive
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • physical activity
  • climate change
  • human immunodeficiency virus