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Food insufficiency in Queensland
K L Radimer1, R Allsopp, P W Harvey
1Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
|June 1, 1997
Summary
Food insufficiency affects over 11% of Queensland residents, with higher rates in women, urban areas, and younger individuals. Key risk factors include low income, unemployment, and single-person households.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Health Economics
Background:
- Food insufficiency is a significant public health concern with potential impacts on health status and nutritional intake.
- Understanding the prevalence and associated factors is crucial for developing targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of household and individual food insufficiency in Queensland.
- To identify sociodemographic and economic factors associated with food insufficiency.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from 13 regional health surveys conducted in Queensland in 1993, interviewing 10,451 individuals.
- Employed computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) methodology.
- Applied logistic regression analysis to identify significant risk factors for food insufficiency.
Main Results:
- Overall, 11.3% of respondents reported experiencing at least one type of food insufficiency.
- Prevalence was higher in women, urban residents, younger age groups, those with lower income, and the unemployed.
- Significant risk factors included age, income, unemployment, shared accommodation, and single-person households.
Conclusions:
- Food insufficiency is prevalent in Queensland, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations.
- Sociodemographic and economic factors play a critical role in food insufficiency.
- Findings support the validity of food insufficiency measures and highlight areas for public health intervention.