SNAP, Young Children's Health, and Family Food Security and Healthcare Access

ConclusionsParticipation in SNAP is associated with reduced household and child food insecurity, lower odds of poor health and growth and developmental risk among infants and toddlers, and reduced hardships because of healthcare costs for their families. Improved SNAP participation and increased SNAP benefits that match the regional cost of food may be effective preventive health strategies for promoting the well-being of families with young children.
Source: American Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research