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Rural veterans face higher food insecurity. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping identified vulnerable areas, guiding future research and interventions for this understudied population.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Veterans Affairs
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Background:

  • Rural veterans experience disproportionately high rates of food insecurity compared to the general US population.
  • Food insecurity among rural veterans is an understudied public health issue, lacking sufficient data for targeted interventions.
  • Existing research highlights the need for better understanding and identification of vulnerable populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping to identify high-vulnerability areas for rural veteran food insecurity.
  • To provide data-driven insights for targeting future research and developing localized interventions.
  • To address the understudied issue of food insecurity within the rural veteran community.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review to identify key factors indicating vulnerability to rural veteran food insecurity.
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping in ArcGIS Pro, incorporating variables such as veteran population density, community health indicators, county-level rurality, and food desert locations.
  • Analysis of mapped data to pinpoint specific geographic regions with the highest composite vulnerability scores.

Main Results:

  • Identification of specific geographic areas exhibiting a high concentration of vulnerability factors for rural veteran food insecurity.
  • Pinpointing of three key sites serving highly rural patient populations with the greatest identified vulnerability.
  • Demonstration of GIS mapping as an effective tool for visualizing and quantifying food insecurity risk in specific populations.

Conclusions:

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping is a viable method for identifying regions vulnerable to rural veteran food insecurity.
  • The findings provide a foundation for developing targeted interventions at both local and national levels.
  • This study underscores the importance of addressing the unique challenges faced by rural veterans regarding food access and security.