Food Insecurity, Health, and Socioeconomic Status: Results from the University of the Basque Country, Spain.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Food insecurity (FI) is the 'limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods'. Although the literature suggests a strong association between FI, socioeconomic status (SES), and health, the nature of their relationship is not well specified in vulnerable population groups such as university students. To address this gap, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of FI among university students, examine its association with various health outcomes, and explore the potential mediating effect of SES. Methods: This cross-sectional survey included a convenience sample of 394 participants from the University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU (Spain). Data on SES, demographic and lifestyle factors, and health outcomes were collected betwe

SUBMITTER: Garcia-Iruretagoyena L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12030259 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature