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.