Associations between food insecurity in high-income countries and pregnancy outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Zoë BellGiang Thu NguyenGemma AndreaeStephanie ScottLetitia Sermin-ReedAmelia A LakeNicola HeslehurstPublished in: PLoS medicine (2024)
Maternal food insecurity is associated with some adverse pregnancy outcomes, particularly mental health and gestational diabetes. Most included studies were conducted in North America, primarily the United States of America, highlighting a research gap across other contexts. Further research in other HICs is needed to understand these associations within varied contexts, such as those without embedded interventions in place, to help inform policy and care requirements.