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- Title
Analysis of Food Security of Older Rural Indigenous People in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Authors
Hernández-Moreno, Angélica; Vásquez-Palma, Olga; Gutiérrez-Gutiérrez, Fernanda; Cordero-Ahiman, Otilia; Celedón-Celis, Natalia; Hochstetter-Diez, Jorge
- Abstract
Food insecurity is a critical issue in the Americas, with severe impacts in the Caribbean, Mesoamerica, and South America, particularly affecting older adults in Indigenous and rural contexts where it intersects with poverty, gender, and ethnicity. This study aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the current research about food insecurity among older Indigenous adults in Latin America and the Caribbean. A comprehensive literature review was conducted, utilizing specific search queries and the population, intervention, comparison, and outcome (PICO) strategy across multiple databases to identify the pertinent studies. The findings indicate an increase in academic output on this topic since 2018, with significant emphasis on the interplay between climate change and food insecurity. The review highlights the importance of developing targeted food programs, reforming policies, and fostering collaboration between academia and local communities to implement practical interventions. Despite the growing body of literature, a notable research gap persists in rural areas of Latin America and the Caribbean. This study underscores the necessity of balancing the geographic distribution of research and emphasizes the preservation of cultural practices and the adaptation of public policies to support traditional food practices. It advocates for culturally sensitive interventions and interdisciplinary collaboration to formulate comprehensive strategies. The originality and value of this study lie in its focused analysis of older Indigenous adults, contributing crucial insights to the international literature on food security.
- Subjects
CARIBBEAN; CENTRAL America; INDIGENOUS peoples of the Americas; FOOD chemistry; FOOD security; LITERATURE reviews; OLDER people; FOOD preservation
- Publication
Foods, 2024, Vol 13, Issue 11, p1772
- ISSN
2304-8158
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/foods13111772