Prevalence and Correlates of Food Insecurity in Aboriginal Peoples Living Off-Reserve

Principal Investigator
Noreen Willows

Co-Investigators
Linda McCargar
Kim Raine
John Spence
Paul Veugelers

Project Overview
Using data from the CCHS, we are exploring the relationship between food insecurity and dietary adequacy, healthy, obesity, sociodemographic factors and healthy behaviours in the Aboriginal population. We will also document the prevalence and severity of food insecurity in Aboriginals as compared to non-Aboriginals.

Time Frame
2006-2007

Funding Agencies
Canadian Institutes of Health Research