Food Insecurity and Odds of High Allostatic Load in Puerto Rican Adults: The Role of Participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program During 5 Years of Follow-Up.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Limited evidence demonstrates pathways linking food insecurity (FI) to chronic disease. Allostatic load (AL) may elucidate potential pathways, capturing both primary (neuroendocrine, inflammation) and secondary (metabolic, cardiovascular) physiological disturbances. We examined the longitudinal association of FI with 5-year AL and primary and secondary subsystem dysregulation and tested moderation by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation.

Methods

We analyzed data from the longitudinal Boston Puerto Rican Health Study among 733 adults aged 45 to 75 years. Participants categorized as food insecure (assessed by US survey module) experienced FI at baseline and/or year 5. AL score comprised 11 biological components (5 primary, 6 secondary). We c

SUBMITTER: McClain AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6330211 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature