Objectively measured chronic disease risk among food pantry patrons
Anna E Greer1, Marilyn Faber2, Gina Smith3
1Department of Public Health, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT, USA.
Objectives And Design:
This cross-sectional, observational study examined the prevalence of objectively measured chronic disease risk factors among a diverse group of food pantry patrons.
Sample And Measurement:
Public health nurses performed biometric screenings in community settings for 1,685 unduplicated adults attending food pantries.
Results:
Over three fourths of participants (81.1%) were overweight or obese. High cholesterol and high blood pressure were detected in 38.4% and 37.7% of participants, respectively. Over half (58%) of the participants were referred to a local community health clinic for follow-up services.
Conclusion:
Interventions should target food pantry patrons to reduce the prevalence of chronic disease conditions among this vulnerable population.
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