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Health

Session: Severity of food insecurity and Social Determinants of Health among African-Americans in rural Alabama

Severity of Food Insecurity and Social Determinants of Health Among African Americans in Rural Alabama

Friday, October 25, 2024
1:45 PM – 2:15 PM CT
Location: KC Convention Center, Poster 10A

    Presenter(s)

  • Woojong Kim, PhD

    Assistant Professor
    University of Michigan- Flint
    Flint, MI, United States

  • HL

    Hee Yun Lee, PhD

    Professor
    University of Alabama
    Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

This study examines factors relating to the severity of food insecurity among African Americans in rural Black Belt areas of Alabama using the Social Determinants of Health framework. Revealing factors affecting food insecurity among residents suggests ways of identifying socioeconomic conditions that can be addressed through prevention and interventions.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Upon completion, the participant will be able to understand specific needs among Black Belt residents based on the environmental characteristics.
  2. Upon completion, the participant will be able to describe interactions between social risk factors and food insecurity.
  3. Upon completion, the participant will be able to articulate prevention and intervention strategies for food insecurity targeting socioeconomic factors.