Food insecurity and nutritional status of Latin American and African waste pickers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Food insecurity is the violation of this right to regular and permanent access to quality food in sufficient quantity without compromising other essential needs and is associated with an increase in non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs). Recyclable waste collectors' vulnerable social groups face a high risk of food insecurity due to low income, precarious working conditions, and a lack of public policies targeting them.

Objective

This systematic review aimed to investigate the prevalence of food insecurity as well as changes in nutritional status among recyclable waste collectors.

Methods

The review followed the Cochrane guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO. Five databases were searched and observational studies (cross-sectional, case--control, an

SUBMITTER: Pedra LEQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12805774 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature