Analysis of Food Security of Older Rural Indigenous People in Latin America and the Caribbean

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datacite.alternateIdentifier.citationFOODS,Vol.13,2024
datacite.alternateIdentifier.doi10.3390/foods13111772
datacite.creatorHernandez Moreno, Angelica
datacite.creatorVasquez Palma, Olga
datacite.creatorGutierrez Gutierrez, Fernanda
datacite.creatorCordero Ahiman, Otilia
datacite.creatorCeledon Celis, Natalia
datacite.creatorHochstetter Diez, Jorge
datacite.date2024
datacite.subject.englishfood insecurity
datacite.subject.englisholder adults
datacite.subject.englishLatin America and the Caribbean
datacite.subject.englishindigenous contexts
datacite.subject.englishrural areas
datacite.titleAnalysis of Food Security of Older Rural Indigenous People in Latin America and the Caribbean
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-10T18:47:12Z
dc.date.available2024-09-10T18:47:12Z
dc.description.abstractFood 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.
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositoriodigital.uct.cl/handle/10925/5987
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherMDPI
dc.sourceFOODS
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