Food insecurity and health conditions in the Australian adult population: A nationally representative analysis

Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to identify key health condition correlates of food insecurity in Australia using nationally representative data. Methods: This cross-sectional study used data from a large, nationally representative Australian survey that included questions on the dynamics of families and households, income, wealth, welfare, labour market activity (including unemployment and joblessness), life satisfaction and wellbeing. Binary logistic regression models of eight items of food insecurity measured the association between 17 health conditions and food insecurity while controlling for various demographic and socioeconomic variables. A zero-inflated negative binomial model identified corre..