CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF ADULT FOOD INSECURITY IN AT RISK POPULATIONS: PERSISTENCY, MORTALITY, AND SAMPLING

The goal of this research is to provide a more robust understanding of FI among at risk groups in the U.S. and to examine how FI may have long-term impacts on the health and well-being of households in such groups. To this end, we propose the following three objectives:Measure the incidence of Persistent Food Insecurity (PFI) among at-risk Americans and analyze its drivers.Estimate mortality rates for individuals experiencing Adult FI and calculate Food Insecurity Adjusted Life Expectancy. Evaluate the potential undermeasurement of elderly FI incidence in the CPS-FSS.