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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study (also classified as: Quantitative Study).

September 26, 2025HealthcareOpen Access

Food Insecurity, Walkability, and Social Determinants of Health: A Cross-Sectional, County-Level Study of Associations with Maternal and Infant Mortality in the United States

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BSB. J. StoneTroy University AAAzita AmiriFlorida State University SZShuang ZhaoUniversity of Alabama in Huntsville

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals food insecurity and walkability impact maternal and infant mortality, suggesting social determinants of health are critical.

Key Points

Increased food insecurity is associated with higher maternal mortality rates, highlighting a significant social determinant of health.
Structural equation modeling shows walkability directly affects both maternal and infant mortality in the U.S.
The study reveals factors like education, income, and mental distress also play crucial roles in influencing mortality.
Empirical evidence emphasizes policy reforms addressing social determinants of health to improve maternal and infant outcomes.

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Stone et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d6c68eb1249cec298b2e0e https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13192407

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals food insecurity and walkability impact maternal and infant mortality, suggesting social determinants of health are critical.

Food Insecurity, Walkability, and Social Determinants of Health: A Cross-Sectional, County-Level Study of Associations with Maternal and Infant Mortality in the United States

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Food Insecurity, Walkability, and Social Determinants of Health: A Cross-Sectional, County-Level Study of Associations with Maternal and Infant Mortality in the United States

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