Food Insecurity Disparities and Mental Health Impacts Among Cancer Survivors During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Marlene Camacho-Rivera Jessica Yasmine IslamDiane R RodriguezDenise C VidotZinzi Bailey

Published in: Health equity (2022)

Food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic is vast, but disparities persist. Among cancer survivors, differences in food insecurity were observed by age and socio economic status. Cancer survivors experiencing food insecurity more frequently reported mental health symptoms of depression, loneliness, and hopelessness compared to those who were food secure.

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childhood cancer
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depressive symptoms
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