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[Food assistance programs in Mexico, coverage and targeting]
Ma del Carmen Morales-Ruán1, Teresa Shamah-Levy1, Verónica Mundo-Rosas1
1Centro de Investigaciones en Nutrición y Salud, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, Cuernavaca, Morelos, México.
Salud Publica De Mexico
|March 15, 2014
Summary
Mexico's food assistance programs show varied reach and targeting. Oportunidades best serves low socioeconomic groups, unlike Liconsa and School Breakfasts, indicating a need for program adjustment for child nutrition.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nutrition Policy
- Socioeconomic Determinants of Health
Context:
- Social food assistance programs are crucial for addressing food insecurity in Mexico.
- Understanding program distribution is vital for effective public health interventions.
- The National Health and Nutrition Survey (ENSANUT 2012) provides comprehensive household data.
Purpose:
- To analyze the distribution of social food assistance programs across Mexico.
- To evaluate program coverage and targeting efficiency based on socioeconomic factors.
- To inform policy adjustments for improved child health and nutrition.
Summary:
- Oportunidades, Liconsa, and School Breakfasts are major food assistance programs in Mexico.
- Oportunidades demonstrates superior targeting of low socioeconomic populations (75% beneficiaries).
- Liconsa (42%) and School Breakfasts (55%) show less effective targeting of the most vulnerable groups.
Impact:
- Findings highlight disparities in food assistance program reach and effectiveness.
- Recommendations emphasize adjusting program focus towards child wellness and nutrition.
- This research can guide policy to enhance the impact of food security initiatives.
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