Prevalence and factors associated with food insecurity in eight high-altitude cities in Peru during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective, cross-sectional study

Prevalence and factors associated with food insecurity in eight high-altitude cities in Peru during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective, cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Food insecurity has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting an estimated 260 million people. However, little evidence is available on how pandemic-related characteristics influence food security in a high-altitude population. The objective of this study was to assess fa...

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Main Authors: J. Pierre Zila-Velasque, Pamela Grados-Espinoza, Katherine Quispe-Chura, Christopher G. Valdiviezo-Morales, Cristian Diaz-Vélez, Mario J. Valladares-Garrido
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
High-altitude cities
COVID-19
Food security
Mental health
Public health
Peru
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14372-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14372-6

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