Association of Household and Community Characteristics with Adult and Child Food Insecurity among Mexican-Origin Households in Colonias along the Texas-Mexico Border
Author: Joseph R. Sharkey
Date Published: 2011
This paper studies the characteristics of Mexican households that suffer from food insecurity. It concluded that the Mexican-origin population is rapidly expanding; record numbers of individuals and families are experiencing food insecurity; and for those living in rural or underserved areas such as the colonias, the worst forms of food insecurity are an ongoing reality.
Date Published: 2011
This paper studies the characteristics of Mexican households that suffer from food insecurity. It concluded that the Mexican-origin population is rapidly expanding; record numbers of individuals and families are experiencing food insecurity; and for those living in rural or underserved areas such as the colonias, the worst forms of food insecurity are an ongoing reality.
