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Household food insecurity and health service use for mental and substance use disorders among children and adolescents i…

Household food insecurity and health service use for mental and substance use disorders among children and adolescents i…

Abstract Background: Food insecurity is a serious public health problem and is linked to the mental health of children and adolescents; however, its relationship with mental health service use is unknown. We sought to estimate the association between household food insecurity and contact with health services for mental or substance use disorders among children and adolescents in Ontario, Canada. Methods: …

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Tackling household food insecurity to protect the mental health of children and youth in Canada

Tackling household food insecurity to protect the mental health of children and youth in Canada

KEY POINTS The adverse mental health effects of food insecurity on children and youth are most likely related to the distressing effects of financial strain and not dietary compromise. The most appropriate clinical response to food insecurity is to ensure that families receive the income supports to which they are entitled. Physicians can also advocate for public policy to augment …

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