Hadia Safarat Kirmani
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health - ECE, Boston, MA, USA.
Silvia Di-Bonaventura
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health - ECE, Boston, MA, USA.
Adriana Romina Menendez-Mite
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health - ECE, Boston, MA, USA.
Areerat Suputtitada
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Basira Hanafi Lawal
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Carolina Parra Mardones
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Carolina Schibuola Crespo
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Claudia Andrea Lopez
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA. Pharmacy Service, Clínica Dávila, Santiago, Chile.
Débora Renz Barreto Vianna
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Elizabeth Leon-Cuevas
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Florentina Diaconescu
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Giliana Melany Collado
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Giovanna Brandão Saliba
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Ibelema Alaere Ijeoma Datubo-Brown
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Ila Marques Porto Linares
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Javier Bernardo Chambi
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
José Elías León Donis
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Jose Omar Santellán Hernández
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Kendra Aira Cabrera
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Maiara Cássia Pigatto
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Marie Andree Cosenza Ba
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Motaz Almahmood
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Nagheli Fernanda Borjas-Calderón
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Orleancio Gomes Ripardo
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Paul Pereyra
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Sofia Gnecco
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Tarek Khalaf Saleh Rabiei
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Vinicius Costa Assis
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Walter Araujo Zin
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Sara Pinto Barbosa
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program, Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Abstract
Background: Food insecurity is the lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life, affects millions globally, including high-income countries. It is linked to adverse mental health outcomes like depression, anxiety, and stress.
Objectives: To synthesize literature on the impact of food insecurity on depression, anxiety, and stress across various populations and regions.
Methods: This mini systematic review follows PRISMA guidelines. Observational studies published from 2014 onwards, involving participants aged 18 and older exposed to food insecurity were included. Studies involving COVID-19, pregnant individuals, and cancer patients were excluded. A search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane, and Google Scholar between April and June 2024. Covidence was used for screening, data extraction, and quality assessment. Risk of bias was evaluated using the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale.
Results: 871 papers identified, 11 met the inclusion criteria. Six studies were conducted in the USA, while others included Canada, India, Panama, China, Mexico, and Russia. Food insecurity was assessed using validated scales like the USDA 10-Item Adult Food Security Module. The review found that individuals with food insecurity had significantly higher odds of experiencing depression (adjusted ORs 2.5-3.4), anxiety (adjusted ORs 2.3-3.1), and stress (adjusted ORs 2.0-2.8). These associations were consistent across different demographic groups and regions.
Discussion: Food insecurity significantly increases risks of depression, anxiety, and stress, persisting after adjustments for sociodemographic and health factors.
Conclusions: Food insecurity profoundly impacts mental health, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and policies to improve food security and mental health, especially for vulnerable populations.
