The struggle for food amid social inequity and violence: Food insecurity in the Amazon piedmont in Caquetá
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Food insecurity affects over half of households in the Amazon foothills, particularly impacting peasant communities. Vulnerable socioeconomic factors and armed conflict contribute to high prevalence rates, exceeding national averages.
Area Of Science
- Socio-environmental studies
- Public Health
- Food Security Research
Background
- The Amazon foothills present a dichotomy of natural wealth and significant socio-environmental challenges.
- Ethnic and peasant communities, especially women, disproportionately suffer from conflicts exacerbating inequalities and hindering well-being, including food security.
Purpose Of The Study
- To ascertain the prevalence of food insecurity in two Andean-Amazon piedmont municipalities: San José del Fragua and Curillo.
- To identify socioeconomic determinants linked to food insecurity in these regions.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional study was performed in Curillo and San José del Fragua.
- The Escala Latinoamericana y Caribeña de Seguridad Alimentaria was employed, with 189 household surveys conducted.
Main Results
- Food security was reported by only 23.3% of households; 30.2% faced moderate to severe food insecurity.
- Significant associations were identified between food insecurity and healthcare affiliation, educational attainment, and self-identification as a conflict victim.
Conclusions
- High food insecurity in peasant populations is tied to socioeconomic vulnerability.
- Prevalence rates in the studied municipalities surpass national averages, reflecting marginalization, conflict-related inequalities, market access limitations, and agricultural displacement.
- These findings correlate with the national trend of increasing food insecurity, persisting even post-Peace Agreement.
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