Prevalence of household food insecurity among a healthy Iranian population: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundFood security is a fundamental human right that must be upheld to preserve excellent general welfare, and mental, physical, and social health. However, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report in 2020, the level of food insecurity in the world is incre...
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| author | Pishva Arzhang S. Haniye Abbasi Peyman Sarsangi Mahsa Malekahmadi Mahlagha Nikbaf-Shandiz Nick Bellissimo Leila Azadbakht Leila Azadbakht |
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| description | BackgroundFood security is a fundamental human right that must be upheld to preserve excellent general welfare, and mental, physical, and social health. However, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report in 2020, the level of food insecurity in the world is increasing.ObjectiveDetermining the prevalence of food insecurity in Iran will be beneficial for Iran and other low-middle-income countries.MethodsWe searched both English and Persian (Iranian) databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, SID, Irandoc, Magiran, Civilica, and Iranian Medical Sciences Theses System from 01 January 1990 to 01 February 2022. Observational studies that reported the prevalence of household food insecurity among a healthy Iranian population and assessed food insecurity at the individual or household level using validated questionnaires were included.ResultsOne hundred six studies and/or theses with a total of 152, 300 participants met the review criteria. Our analyses demonstrated that the prevalence of food insecurity among the healthy Iranian population was 55.9% (95% CI: 52.6–59.2%) and the highest prevalence of food insecurity was in the western regions with 64.8% (95% CI: 57.7–72.0%). Subgroup analyses showed that food insecurity among women at 51.3% (95% CI: 45.1–57.6%) and rural inhabitants at 66.1% (95% CI: 58.8–73.4%) was significantly higher than men at 47.8% (95% CI: 41.8–53.8%) and urban residents at 47.1% (95% CI: 44.1–50.0%), respectively. Among the age groups, the highest prevalence of food insecurity was in adults at 56.5% (95% CI: 51.7–61.2%).ConclusionThe prevalence of food insecurity in a healthy Iranian population was higher than the global average. Women, rural residents, and residents of the western regions of Iran had a higher prevalence of food insecurity. These groups should be prioritized in programs to reduce the prevalence of food insecurity in Iran.Systematic review registrationwww.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO, identifier: CRD42022328473. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-59465139119547a5a27f3d4f7612d1142022-12-22T02:49:18ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Nutrition2296-861X2022-11-01910.3389/fnut.2022.10065431006543Prevalence of household food insecurity among a healthy Iranian population: A systematic review and meta-analysisPishva Arzhang0S. Haniye Abbasi1Peyman Sarsangi2Mahsa Malekahmadi3Mahlagha Nikbaf-Shandiz4Nick Bellissimo5Leila Azadbakht6Leila Azadbakht7Qods Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, IranDepartment of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranDepartment of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranImam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranStudent Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IranSchool of Nutrition, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON, CanadaDepartment of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranDiabetes Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranBackgroundFood security is a fundamental human right that must be upheld to preserve excellent general welfare, and mental, physical, and social health. However, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report in 2020, the level of food insecurity in the world is increasing.ObjectiveDetermining the prevalence of food insecurity in Iran will be beneficial for Iran and other low-middle-income countries.MethodsWe searched both English and Persian (Iranian) databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, SID, Irandoc, Magiran, Civilica, and Iranian Medical Sciences Theses System from 01 January 1990 to 01 February 2022. Observational studies that reported the prevalence of household food insecurity among a healthy Iranian population and assessed food insecurity at the individual or household level using validated questionnaires were included.ResultsOne hundred six studies and/or theses with a total of 152, 300 participants met the review criteria. Our analyses demonstrated that the prevalence of food insecurity among the healthy Iranian population was 55.9% (95% CI: 52.6–59.2%) and the highest prevalence of food insecurity was in the western regions with 64.8% (95% CI: 57.7–72.0%). Subgroup analyses showed that food insecurity among women at 51.3% (95% CI: 45.1–57.6%) and rural inhabitants at 66.1% (95% CI: 58.8–73.4%) was significantly higher than men at 47.8% (95% CI: 41.8–53.8%) and urban residents at 47.1% (95% CI: 44.1–50.0%), respectively. Among the age groups, the highest prevalence of food insecurity was in adults at 56.5% (95% CI: 51.7–61.2%).ConclusionThe prevalence of food insecurity in a healthy Iranian population was higher than the global average. Women, rural residents, and residents of the western regions of Iran had a higher prevalence of food insecurity. These groups should be prioritized in programs to reduce the prevalence of food insecurity in Iran.Systematic review registrationwww.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO, identifier: CRD42022328473.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.1006543/fullfood insecurityfood securityIranprevalencefood supply |
| spellingShingle | Pishva Arzhang S. Haniye Abbasi Peyman Sarsangi Mahsa Malekahmadi Mahlagha Nikbaf-Shandiz Nick Bellissimo Leila Azadbakht Leila Azadbakht Prevalence of household food insecurity among a healthy Iranian population: A systematic review and meta-analysis Frontiers in Nutrition food insecurity food security Iran prevalence food supply |
| title | Prevalence of household food insecurity among a healthy Iranian population: A systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_full | Prevalence of household food insecurity among a healthy Iranian population: A systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence of household food insecurity among a healthy Iranian population: A systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence of household food insecurity among a healthy Iranian population: A systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_short | Prevalence of household food insecurity among a healthy Iranian population: A systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_sort | prevalence of household food insecurity among a healthy iranian population a systematic review and meta analysis |
| topic | food insecurity food security Iran prevalence food supply |
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