Agriculture Based Food Producing Countries Are Less Secured in Food by Jesmin Aktar, Khan Md Shaiful Islam

“…This paper intended to discuss the food insecurity paradox, which is more apparent in some agriculture-based countries around the globe where increased agricultural GDP shares correspond to negative levels of both food security and per capita income and give an overview on the global trends. …”
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The roles of urban agriculture to household food security: a case study in Kirkos sub-city, Addis Ababa city, Ethiopia by Firew Dereje Alene, Merga Abdissa Aga

“…The data collection involved surveys and interviews with urban farmers.ResultsThe study revealed that 48.2% of respondents were food secure, while 23.1% and 28.7% were mildly or moderately food insecure, respectively. Additionally, 33.8% of respondents believed that urban agriculture helped them meet their daily food needs, while the remaining respondents felt it was insufficient. …”
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Underutilized and neglected crop species and their role in enhancing household food security amid climate change, Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia by Dessalegn Shiferaw Yesuph, Dabalke Dabala Dalka, Masresha Tadesse Baye

“…The study addresses the need for crop and food diversification due to food insecurity, monotonous diets, and climate change. …”
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Effect of Tea Growing on Food Security in Mpungu Sub-County Kanungu District Uganda. by Natukunda, Cathbert

“…This diversification can help mitigate the risk of food insecurity by ensuring a more varied and resilient food supply and providing training and resources to tea farmers to adopt sustainable agriculture practices that promote soil health, water conservation, and biodiversity. …”
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Socioeconomic risk factors of hypertension and blood pressure among persons aged 15–49 in Nepal: a cross-sectional study by Sushant Joshi, Bishnu Bahadur Thapa

“…Individuals employed in professional, technical and managerial professions collectively (AOR: 1.62; CI: 1.18 to 2.21) also had higher odds of hypertension. Moderately food insecure household had lower odds of hypertension (AOR: 0.84; CI: 0.72 to 0.99) compared with households with no issue of food insecurity. …”
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Social determinants of occupational injuries among US-based commercial fishermen: a systematic review by Shannon Guillot-Wright, Leonard Kuan-Pei Wang, Bibiana Toro Figueira, Mary Overcash Jones, Ruhi Maredia, Nikhita Kichili

“…Moreover, a vast majority of fishermen suffer from economic insecurity, including safe and affordable housing and food insecurity. Methods We followed the recommendations and standards set by the Campbell and Cochrane Equity Methods Group and the Measurement and Evidence Knowledge Network. …”
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Family Characteristics, Food Security, Expenditure, and Dietary Diversity among Families with and without Concurrently Wasted and Stunted Children in Semarang by Rachma Purwanti, Ignasia Agatha Br Ginting, Nurhanna Putri Aulia, Nuryanto Nuryanto, Fillah Fithra Dieny

“…Interviews were conducted using the Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS), which was obtained to measure food security among families. …”
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Resilience capacity among the vulnerable farming households in Meki River catchment, Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia: Present situation and future prospects by Simret Terefe, Amare Bantider, Ermias Teferi, Meskerem Abi

“…Therefore, households possessing greater RC likely sustained their food security, whereas those with lower RC were more prone to experiencing food insecurity. Overall, the study reveals that RCI measurement should be validated across diverse geographical scales and climatic zones for accurate estimation of RC.…”
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Sorghum yield prediction based on remote sensing and machine learning in conflict affected South Sudan by John Karongo, Joseph Ivivi Mwaniki, John Ndiritu, Victor Mokaya

“…Abstract Sorghum cultivation plays a pivotal role in addressing food insecurity in South Sudan, but persistent conflict continues to impose challenges in the agriculture sector therefore understanding the impact of conflict on sorghum yield prediction is important for country food security. …”
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Water management for rice production: a key component of food security in East Africa by Denis Bwire, Hirotaka Saito, Roy C. Sidle, Moses Mugisha

“…Several studies indicate water scarcity is a major threat to rice production, while poverty and food insecurity are linked to low agricultural productivity. …”
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Nearly One in Three Lactating Mothers Is Suffering from Inadequate Dietary Diversity in Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia by Netsanet Fentahun, Elisabeth Alemu

“…Meal frequency, home gardening practices, pulses production, delivery at health center, practice of income generating activity, food insecurity, and mobile phone usage had significant association with dietary diversity. …”
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Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on HIV care and treatment services among adolescents attending a tertiary hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: a qualitative study by Agricola Joachim, Dorkasi L Mwakawanga, Lilian Nkinda, Eva Kidabulo

“…Loss of family income, food insecurity and limited socialisation posed threat to adolescent’s mental health and overall quality of life.Conclusion Our findings underscore the impacts of COVID-19 and its immediate responses that significantly affected adolescent HIV care and treatment services. …”
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Current practices and key challenges associated with the adoption of resilient, circular, and sustainable food supply chain for smallholder farmers to mitigate food loss by Jessika Milagros Vásquez Neyra, Jessika Milagros Vásquez Neyra, Mirza Marvel Cequea, Valentina Gomes Haensel Schmitt

“…IntroductionIn response to increasing global food insecurity, resilient, circular, and sustainable practices hold significant potential to enhance food supply chain performance and reduce food loss. …”
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Use of climate smart agriculture technologies in West Africa peri-urban Sahel in Niger by Tinawaen Tambol, Emmanuel K. Derbile, Moussa Soulé

“…The achievements of Sustainable Development Goals 1, 2, 8, 12 and 13 in developing countries rely on utilising Climate-Smart Agriculture Technologies (CSAT) to address climate change, youth unemployment and food insecurity. The study employed a mixed-method research design, employing field and household surveys of 142 peri-urban smallholder farmers, key informants and desktop-based research in collecting data. …”
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Climate-smart agricultural technology and gender-differentiated food, and water security: Evidence from smallholder sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Farmers by Abiodun Olusola Omotayo, Abeeb Babatunde Omotoso

“…Climate change poses a significant challenge to the agricultural system worldwide, particularly in a nation like South Africa, where water scarcity and food insecurity are prevalent. This study examines the association between the adoption of Climate-Smart Agricultural Technology (CSAT) and gender-differential food-nutrition and water security (FNWS) in South Africa. …”
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Health Indicators of US Older Adults Who Received or Did Not Receive Meals Funded by the Older Americans Act by Edgar R. Vieira, Joan A. Vaccaro, Gustavo G. Zarini, Fatma G. Huffman

“…Those receiving OAA meals had higher percent of food insecurity and functional disabilities. Adjusting for potential confounders, adults who received OAA meals had higher odds of emphysema (OR = 2.02; 1.05, 3.89) and lower odds of good-to-excellent health (OR = 0.52; 0.36, 0.77). …”
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Estimation of soil erosion and risk assessment in Somalia by Abdiaziz Hassan Nur, Abdullahi Ali Ibrahim, Abas Abdi Warsame, Abdikarim Hurre Farah

“…In Somalia, where the population already contends with severe socioeconomic and environmental challenges, the effects of erosion compound problems like food insecurity and land degradation. This study investigates erosion patterns and identifies areas prone to soil loss, aiming to provide actionable insights for improving land use practices and resource management. …”
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Social, Racial, and Economic Disparities Affecting Outcomes of Hypertensive Adolescents by Kanya Singhapakdi, Amelia Haydel, Marla Johnston, Shengping Yang, Tamara Bradford, Dedrick Moulton, Thomas R. Kimball

“…This study investigated the impact of social determinants such as rurality, food insecurity, transportation challenges, minority status, income, and race on cardiovascular outcomes in adolescent patients with essential hypertension. …”
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Ethnobotany of stinging nettle (Urtica simensis Hochst. ex. A. Rich.) in the Oromia region of central and southeastern highlands of Ethiopia by Tigist Tadesse Shonte, Kebede Woldetsadik

“…Conclusions Future strategic policies should consider U. simensis as a source of food and fodder to fight food insecurity and improve the wellbeing of society. …”
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Mothering Here and Mothering There: International Migration and Postbirth Mental Health by Stephanie S. Bouris, Lisa A. Merry, Amy Kebe, Anita J. Gagnon

“…Over one-third of DC mothers were living in poverty (36.0% versus 18.6%, P=0.001), and one in seven was experiencing household food insecurity (16.3% versus 7.6%, P=0.01). Over one-third had no partner (40.2% versus 11.4%, P=0.00), and nearly one-quarter reported no available support (23.1% versus 12.2%, P=0.007). …”
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