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What mental health concerns can be associated with food insecurity?
What mental health concerns can be associated with food insecurity?
How does food insecurity affect medication adherence?
How does food insecurity affect medication adherence?
What proportion of the population is considered food insecure?
What proportion of the population is considered food insecure?
What are the downstream solutions for food insecurity?
What are the downstream solutions for food insecurity?
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What is a viable solution to food insecurity according to the text?
What is a viable solution to food insecurity according to the text?
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What determines core housing need?
What determines core housing need?
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What is recognized as an international emergency by the UN?
What is recognized as an international emergency by the UN?
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What contributes to the growing need for affordable housing?
What contributes to the growing need for affordable housing?
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Who struggles to afford both housing and food according to the text?
Who struggles to afford both housing and food according to the text?
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What is the responsibility of governments and families in ensuring healthy diets?
What is the responsibility of governments and families in ensuring healthy diets?
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Who has the responsibility to distribute funding towards housing?
Who has the responsibility to distribute funding towards housing?
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When was the 'Housing First' initiative transferred to municipalities?
When was the 'Housing First' initiative transferred to municipalities?
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What is the acronym for 'Household Food Insecurity' used in the text?
What is the acronym for 'Household Food Insecurity' used in the text?
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Which group is mentioned as the most food-insecure among those who are working?
Which group is mentioned as the most food-insecure among those who are working?
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What is an example of 'Moderate HFI'?
What is an example of 'Moderate HFI'?
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What can impact whether a family experiences household food insecurity?
What can impact whether a family experiences household food insecurity?
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Who is responsible for offsetting costs if funding is not enough for municipalities?
Who is responsible for offsetting costs if funding is not enough for municipalities?
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What is the main source of funding for the 'Housing First' initiative?
What is the main source of funding for the 'Housing First' initiative?
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Who do municipalities work with to create more housing and generate revenue?
Who do municipalities work with to create more housing and generate revenue?
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What is the responsibility of everyone in ensuring healthy diets, according to the text?
What is the responsibility of everyone in ensuring healthy diets, according to the text?
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Who is responsible for generating data about the number of people living in food insecurity?
Who is responsible for generating data about the number of people living in food insecurity?
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Study Notes
Impact of Food Insecurity and Housing Need on Health and Policy
- Food insecurity in the population leads to mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
- Food insecure households may skip prescription medications to buy food, leading to worsening chronic health conditions and increased hospital admissions.
- Approximately 1/8 of the population is considered food insecure, with 1/3 of those admitted to mental health facilities being food insecure.
- The average costs of food insecurity on the healthcare system are significant, highlighting the need for upstream approaches to save money.
- Downstream solutions such as food banks provide temporary relief but are not sustainable.
- Addressing food insecurity requires advocating for health public policy and universal drug programs.
- Increasing minimum wages and social assistance rates to make diets affordable is a viable solution to food insecurity.
- A traditional approach to addressing food insecurity from an Indigenous perspective involves planting seeds for future generations.
- Core housing need is determined by the proportion of income spent on housing, with substantial percentages of the population experiencing housing affordability issues.
- Addressing housing as an international priority is crucial, with homelessness being recognized as an international emergency by the UN.
- Municipal governments face challenges such as limited funding and long waitlists in providing subsidized housing, contributing to the growing need for affordable housing.
- Individuals on low income programs like Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program struggle to afford both housing and food, highlighting the intersection of food insecurity and housing need.
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Test your knowledge on the impact of food insecurity and housing need on health and policy with this informative quiz. Explore the connections between food insecurity, mental health, healthcare costs, and potential policy solutions. Gain insights into housing affordability issues, homelessness, and the intersection of food insecurity and housing need for individuals on low income programs.
