Abstract
We measured food security (FS) and evaluated the impact of varying household FS on anemia in 24-month-old to 60-month-old children via hemoglobin measurement, chart review, home visits 3 times per month, and the Household Food Security Scale (HFSS). Over one third (38%) of families were food insecure in the prior year, and 37% of children recently anemic. Children in food insecure families were more likely to be anemic (odds ratio = 6.14, [95% CI = 2.09–18.05], p < .01). Children in families with worsening food insecurity (1–2 points) were more likely to be anemic (odds ratio = 32.6, [95% CI = 4.56–232.94], p < .01). This links variability in food insecurity to anemia and negative health outcomes.
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