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Is food insecurity a barrier to dental student success?

Teresa A MarshallRong ZhengCari L AndersonNidhi HandooFang Qian
Published in: Journal of dental education (2021)
The prevalence of food insecurity in dental students was relatively high and associated with adverse food- and/or hunger-related well-being outcomes. Food insecurity might be a barrier to dental student success, compromising their immediate health and ability to learn.
Keyphrases
  • oral health
  • high school
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • risk factors
  • human health
  • medical education
  • skeletal muscle
  • weight loss