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Food insecurity as a social determinant of mental health

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  • Compton, M. T. (2014). Food insecurity as a social determinant of mental health. Psychiatric Annals, 11(1), 46–51.
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Relevant Evidence Summaries

The evidence was reviewed and included in the following summaries: 

What works to increase food security in newcomer populations?

This evidence summary summarizes the state of available evidence regarding the impacts of various intervention types on the level of food insecurity faced by newcomers.

About this study

AGE: Adults

DIRECTION OF EVIDENCE: No evidence about impact

FULL TEXT AVAILABILITY: Paid

HOST COUNTRY: United States

HOST COUNTRY INCOME: High

STRENGTH OF EVIDENCE: No evidence about impact

TYPE OF STUDY: Suggestive evidence

YEAR PUBLISHED: 2014

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