Long-term food insecurity

Long-term food insecurity can have serious health consequences for children. Here are some of the risks:

• Delayed development: Food insecurity is associated with delayed development in young children.
• Chronic illnesses: Children living in food-insecure homes are at risk of chronic illnesses like asthma and anemia.
• Behavioral problems: Food insecurity can lead to behavioral problems like hyperactivity, anxiety, and aggression in school-age children.
• Poor general health: Food insecurity is associated with worse general health.
• Increased use of emergency department (ED) services: Children from food-insecure homes are more likely to use ED services.
• Poor academic performance: Food insecurity can negatively affect a child’s academic performance.
• Poorer social outcomes: Children experiencing food insecurity may have poorer social outcomes.
• Anxiety and depression: Food insecurity can lead to anxiety and depression.
• Increased sickness and hospital visits: Children who live in food-insecure homes are more likely to get sick, have a harder time recovering from sickness, and go to the hospital more often.
• Trouble concentrating in school: If children don’t have the right amount of food, they can also have trouble concentrating in school and may misbehave more or have more emotional problems when they’re young.
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These risks highlight the importance of addressing food insecurity to ensure the health and well-being of children.