Pregnant and hungry: addressing food insecurity in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

ABSTRACT: Food insecurity is a major social determinant of health affecting more than 10% of Americans. Social determinants of health are increasingly recognized as a driving force of health inequities. It is well established that food insecurity leads to adverse health outcomes outside of pregnancy, such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and mental health problems. However, limited data exist about the impact of food insecurity during pregnancy on maternal and neonatal outcomes. Food insecurity and other social determinants of health are rarely addressed as part of routine obstetrical care. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the crisis of food insecurity across the country, disproportionally affecting women and racial and ethnic minorities. Women's health providers should impleme

SUBMITTER: Dolin CD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9751596 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature