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Food Insecurity and Peripheral Arterial Disease in Older Adult Populations
1Michelle L. Redmond, 1010 N. Kansas, KUSM-W, Wichita, KS 67214, USA, 316-293-1813, mredmond@kumc.edu.
The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging
|December 8, 2016
Summary
Food insecurity increases the risk of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in older adults. Addressing food insecurity is crucial for managing PAD and improving health outcomes by ensuring access to nutritious foods.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
Background:
- Food insecurity, limited access to nutritious food, is linked to chronic diseases.
- Dietary patterns high in saturated fats and meat may worsen peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between food insecurity and PAD in a national sample of older adults.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional analysis of 1999-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data.
- Assessed food security using the US Household Food Security Survey Module.
- Used logistic regression to analyze the relationship between food security and PAD, controlling for sociodemographic factors.
Main Results:
- Older adults experiencing food insecurity showed a significantly increased risk for PAD.
- Adjusted odds ratio for PAD in food-insecure older adults was 1.50 (95% CI 1.11-2.03).
Conclusions:
- Food insecurity is associated with peripheral arterial disease in older adults.
- Recognizing and addressing food insecurity is vital for comprehensive PAD patient care and mitigating adverse health outcomes.
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