Food insecurity and psychological distress in Inuit adolescents of Nunavik.
CONCLUSIONS: Adolescents from Nunavik living with higher food insecurity and those having experienced food insecurity in both childhood and adolescence were more likely to report symptoms of psychological distress. Considering the high level of distress experienced by young Inuit, existing initiatives to reduce food insecurity in Nunavik communities should be targeted to include children and adolescents.
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Source: Public Health Nutrition - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Bradette-Laplante M, Courtemanche Y, Desrochers-Couture M, Forget-Dubois N, BĂ©langer RE, Ayotte P, Jacobson JL, Jacobson SW, Muckle G Tags: Public Health Nutr Source Type: research
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