Food insecurity, housing instability, and dietary quality among children with sickle cell disease: Assessment from a single urban center.
Cristina R FernándezMaureen LicursiRandi WolfMargaret T LeeFederico VerzegnassiPublished in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2021)
Our sample reported high frequencies of both food insecurity and housing instability; having more than or equal to one SDoH was associated with elements of poorer diet quality. Screening families of children with SCD for food insecurity and housing instability may identify those with potential nutrition-related social needs.