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PECARN STELAR Podcast - Episode 2: Food Insecurity
Jul 9, 2024
Renowned experts Dr. Ilene Claudius and Dr. Danica Liberman discuss food insecurity's impact on children's health. They explore social determinants of health in the ER, validated screeners like SEEK, and programs at CHLA and Nationwide Children's Hospital to address food insecurity. The podcast also covers a pilot study on social needs screening in pediatric emergency care.
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Quick takeaways
- Food insecurity is closely linked to poverty, affecting 17% of children in the US.
- Physicians should address social determinants of health like food insecurity, leading to improved health outcomes.
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Prevalence of Poverty and Food Insecurity in Children
Approximately 16% of children in the US live in poverty, with numbers increasing in California and Los Angeles County. Data shows a close link between poverty and food insecurity, with about 17% of children in the US living in households with food insecurity.
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