Objectively Measured Chronic Disease Risk Among Food Pantry Patrons

Authors

Anna E. Greer, Sacred Heart UniversityFollow
Marilyn Faber, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Bridgeport, CT
Gina Smith, Bridgeport Hospital
Sofia C. Pendley, Sacred Heart UniversityFollow
Nipa P. Kamdar, University of HoustonFollow

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

9-2021

Abstract

Objectives and Design: This cross-sectional, observational study examined the prevalence of objectively measured chronic disease risk factors among a diverse group of food pantry patrons.

Sample and Measurement: Public health nurses performed biometric screenings in community settings for 1,685 unduplicated adults attending food pantries.

Results: Over three fourths of participants (81.1%) were overweight or obese. High cholesterol and high blood pressure were detected in 38.4% and 37.7% of participants, respectively. Over half (58%) of the participants were referred to a local community health clinic for follow-up services.

Conclusion: Interventions should target food pantry patrons to reduce the prevalence of chronic disease conditions among this vulnerable population.

Comments

First published online: 28 May 2021.

DOI

10.1111/phn.12915

PMID

34048076

Recommended Citation

Greer, A. E., Faber, M., Smith, G., Pendley, S., & Kamdar, N. (2021). Objectively measured chronic disease risk among food pantry patrons. Public Health Nursing, 38(5), 920–925. Doi: 10.1111/phn.12915

Publication

Public Health Nursing

Volume

38

Issue

5

Publisher

Wiley

Pages

920-925