Food insecurity rates among Black and white Georgians
Disciplines
Other Public Health
Abstract (300 words maximum)
Health disparities often affect the Black population at higher rates than their white counterparts. While many health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and obesity have been heavily researched in terms of racial inequities, the topic of food security has been less explored. Food insecurity is defined by the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable and nutritious food. However, as seen by the United Nations’ 2030 goal to end hunger, achieve food security, and improve nutrition, food insecurity is an urgent issue that needs to be addressed This study aims to explore the relationship between food insecurity rates of the Black and white population in the state of Georgia with the research question “Do Black Georgia residents experience food insecurity at a significantly higher rate than white Georgia residents?” This data was collected from the Bureau of the Census in December 2021. Data will be cleaned, sorted, and recoded through use of SPSS software. Data was collected from 26 different racial groups, so the data from participants who identified as “Black Only” and “White Only” will be separated for analysis. Expected results are that the Black population will suffer a higher rate of food insecurity than their white counterparts. Other variables including household income and job status will be discussed in the context of this issue as well. The implications of this study present themselves in the need for people to pay greater attention to the ways Black Americans are being systematically discriminated against in differing facets of life and the health impacts this creates.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
Public Health Education
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Kevin Gittner
Food insecurity rates among Black and white Georgians
Health disparities often affect the Black population at higher rates than their white counterparts. While many health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and obesity have been heavily researched in terms of racial inequities, the topic of food security has been less explored. Food insecurity is defined by the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable and nutritious food. However, as seen by the United Nations’ 2030 goal to end hunger, achieve food security, and improve nutrition, food insecurity is an urgent issue that needs to be addressed This study aims to explore the relationship between food insecurity rates of the Black and white population in the state of Georgia with the research question “Do Black Georgia residents experience food insecurity at a significantly higher rate than white Georgia residents?” This data was collected from the Bureau of the Census in December 2021. Data will be cleaned, sorted, and recoded through use of SPSS software. Data was collected from 26 different racial groups, so the data from participants who identified as “Black Only” and “White Only” will be separated for analysis. Expected results are that the Black population will suffer a higher rate of food insecurity than their white counterparts. Other variables including household income and job status will be discussed in the context of this issue as well. The implications of this study present themselves in the need for people to pay greater attention to the ways Black Americans are being systematically discriminated against in differing facets of life and the health impacts this creates.