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Public health for paediatricians: 15-minute guide to identify and address food insecurity

Mabel Prendergast1, Ilektra Kanella2, Helena Milton-Jones2

  • 1Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK mabel.prendergast18@imperial.ac.uk.

Archives of Disease in Childhood. Education and Practice Edition
|February 8, 2022
PubMed

Insights

Food insecurity significantly impacts UK children and young people (CYP), affecting their health and education. Healthcare professionals can identify and address this issue through screening and referrals.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Food insecurity is a significant public health issue in the UK, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • It disproportionately affects children and young people (CYP), impacting their development, health, and educational attainment.
  • Inadequate nutrition during childhood has long-term adverse health consequences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline strategies for healthcare professionals to identify and address food insecurity in children and young people.
  • To provide guidance on integrating food insecurity screening and support within clinical practice.
  • To highlight the role of healthcare professionals in advocating for systemic change.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and best practices for identifying food insecurity in pediatric populations.
  • Discussion of screening tools and risk factors for family food insecurity.
  • Examples of community services and referral pathways for vulnerable families.

Main Results:

  • Healthcare professionals can play a crucial role in identifying food insecurity during clinical consultations.
  • Awareness of specific risk factors and utilization of screening tools can improve detection rates.
  • Clinician-assisted referrals to support services can mitigate the immediate effects of food insecurity.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare professionals are well-positioned to address food insecurity at multiple levels: individual, community, organizational, and national.
  • Enhanced education for multidisciplinary healthcare teams is essential for effective intervention.
  • Governmental action is vital for monitoring, responding to, and alleviating food insecurity among vulnerable CYP.

Keywords:
child healthchild health servicespaediatrics

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