Food insecurity gaps in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program based on disability status.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Households including someone with disabilities experience disproportionately high food insecurity rates and likely face disproportionate barriers accessing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Objective

This article aims to examine the role of SNAP with regard to food insecurity disparities based on disability status.

Methods

Modified Poisson regression models examined food insecurity risk based on disability status (household includes no one with disabilities vs. those with work-limiting disabilities or non-work-limiting disabilities) among 2018 Survey of Income and Program Participation households eligible for SNAP (income ≤130% of the poverty threshold). Weighted estimates were used to account for the study design and non-response.<

SUBMITTER: Samuel LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10527001 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature