Purpose of Review

The intersection of food insecurity among those with food allergy is a growing public health concern. Both food allergy and food insecurity have profound implications on health, social, and economic outcomes. The interaction of social determinants of health, poverty, racism, housing insecurity, and access to care has direct impact on individuals with food allergy.

Recent Findings

There is increasing evidence that universal screening for food insecurity is vital in the routine care of patients with food allergy. Individuals with food allergy who are also burdened by food insecurity face unique challenges related to the need to maintain dietary modifications often with expensive specialized diets, which are difficult to access. This may lead to limited dietary options, malnutrition, increased financial burden, and social isolation. While there are available resources and support systems that can assist individuals with food allergies in managing food insecurity, there is an increasing need for advocacy and inclusivity in policy frameworks involving multiple stakeholders.

Summary

Multi-sector efforts involving healthcare providers and advocacy and government agencies are necessary to support policy changes that protect the rights and well-being of individuals affected by food allergy and food insecurity. By increasing awareness, improving access to safe, affordable, allergen-free food, and advocating for policy change, we can work toward ensuring universal access to safe, nutritious food for all individuals, regardless of their food allergy status or socioeconomic background.

中文翻译：

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食物过敏中的粮食不安全和健康不平等

审查目的

食物过敏者之间的粮食不安全问题日益成为公共卫生问题。食物过敏和粮食不安全都会对健康、社会和经济结果产生深远影响。健康、贫困、种族主义、住房不安全和获得护理等社会决定因素的相互作用对食物过敏的个体产生直接影响。

最近的发现

越来越多的证据表明，普遍筛查食物不安全对于食物过敏患者的日常护理至关重要。患有食物过敏的人也受到粮食不安全的困扰，他们面临着独特的挑战，因为他们需要经常使用昂贵的专门饮食来维持饮食习惯，而这些饮食很难获得。这可能会导致饮食选择有限、营养不良、经济负担增加和社会孤立。虽然有可用的资源和支持系统可以帮助食物过敏的个人管理粮食不安全，但越来越需要涉及多个利益相关者的政策框架的宣传和包容性。

概括

需要涉及医疗保健提供者、宣传和政府机构的多部门努力来支持政策变革，保护受食物过敏和粮食不安全影响的个人的权利和福祉。通过提高认识、改善获得安全、负担得起、无过敏原的食品以及倡导政策变革，我们可以努力确保所有人普遍获得安全、营养的食品，无论其食物过敏状况或社会经济背景如何。