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Characterizing the Venezuelan situation between 2014-2020 in a population-based study using seven key indicators
Ramfis Nieto-Martínez1,2,3, Masih A Babagoli4, Juan Pablo Gonzalez-Rivas5,6
1Precision Care Clinic Corp, Saint Cloud, FL, USA. nietoramfis@hsph.harvard.edu.
BMC Public Health
|June 7, 2025
Summary
The Venezuelan crisis disproportionately affects women, elders, and those with lower socioeconomic status (SES) and education. These vulnerable groups face increased food insecurity, utility disruptions, and family separation, necessitating targeted support programs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Health Economics
Background:
- Venezuela has experienced a severe decade-long crisis.
- This study characterizes the crisis's impact and identifies vulnerable populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the distribution of crisis indicators across different demographic subgroups in Venezuela.
- To identify specific populations most affected by the ongoing crisis.
Main Methods:
- Follow-up data from 1,257 participants of the Venezuelan Study of Cardiometabolic Health (EVESCAM) were analyzed (2018-2020).
- Seven crisis indicators (food insecurity, stressful life events, family separation, utility disruption, lack of medications, transportation issues, education disruption) were assessed.
- Logistic regression was used to examine associations between indicators and subgroups (age, sex, ethnicity, SES, education).
Main Results:
- 77.3% reported disruption in at least one utility, higher in females and less educated individuals.
- Lack of transportation affected females and those of Mixed ethnicity more.
- Food insecurity was more prevalent in low SES groups (OR 2.17).
- Disrupted education impacted households with younger children, Amerindian ethnicity, low SES, and less educated participants.
- Family separation was higher among older and female participants.
Conclusions:
- The Venezuelan humanitarian crisis exacerbates vulnerability among women, elders, low SES, and less educated individuals.
- These findings highlight the need for targeted, cost-effective interventions for the most affected subgroups.
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