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Food Insecurity in the Global Youth: an Analysis of Income‐Related Inequalities

Food security is closely related to household income. Because youth (15–24 year olds) are more susceptible to income volatility, lower income, and unemployment, it is important to understand the extent and significance of income‐related food insecurity inequalities in this age group and how it compares to adults (25–65 year olds). The main objectives of this study are (1) to determine the prevalence of food insecurity among the global youth, and (2) to investigate income‐related inequalities that contribute to youth food insecurity on a region‐by‐region basis. This cross‐sectional study uses data from the 2014 Gallup World Poll. The survey, administered in over 150 countries, includes nationally representative samples of the population 15 years and older. Food security status was measured using the Food Insecurity Experience Scale, developed and validated worldwide by the Food and Agriculture Organization. Per capita household income was standardized into International Dollars using the World Bank's Purchasing Power Parity conversion factor to allow for global comparisons. Logistic regressions, carried out using STATA 14, were used to compute odds ratios (OR) for youth food insecurity. Income‐related inequalities in food insecurity were analyzed using absolute concentration indices (ACI). Logistic regressions and ACI were computed and compared for each region using a statistical significance level of p ≤ 0.05.