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March 29, 2026Cancer Research CommunicationsOpen Access

Prevalence and determinants of food insecurity among United States cancer survivors based on the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey 2021

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SMSisinyous Z. MengeshaUniversity of Nevada, Las VegasANAnas K. NabilTexas A&M University SystemMKMohammad KarimUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Overview

Cross-sectional study estimates food insecurity prevalence in cancer survivors, suggesting targeted policy interventions.

Key Points

  • This study aims to estimate the prevalence and identify determinants of food insecurity among cancer survivors in the United States post-COVID-19 outbreak.
  • Analyzed data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) 2021.
  • Included 2,500 adult respondents with a history of cancer.
  • Defined food insecurity based on specific survey responses.
  • Assessed various sociodemographic and health-related covariates.
  • Food insecurity prevalence among cancer survivors was found to be 13.47%.
  • Younger survivors and non-Hispanic Black or Asian/other individuals were more likely to experience food insecurity.
  • Factors such as marital status, education, income levels, and type of insurance also influenced food insecurity risks.

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Mengesha et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c8c2d1de0f0f753b39d43chttps://doi.org/10.1158/2767-9764.crc-25-0344
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