The California Health Interview Survey has been used to obtain estimates on
food insecurity in California.  There are several publications on their
website http://www.healthpolicy.ucla.edu/pubs/publication.asp?pubID=92
<http://www.healthpolicy.ucla.edu/pubs/publication.asp?pubID=92>  .  They've
compared their estimates, with residents who are eligible for programs, with
residents who've actually taken advantge of the programs.  An alarming
percentage of those eligible do NOT take advantage of the programs....

Also, the USDept of Agriculture, has a regular survey on food insecurity so
you might want to check their website as well.  If you search using "food
insecurity" on it you'll find several entries.
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usdahome
<http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usdahome>

Hope this helps.

Cheers,
Nancy

-----Original Message-----
From: Liz Harris [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2004 4:12 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: food security discussion papers


Check the NSW (Australia) Centre for Public Health Nutrition Website who
have published a report on equity realted issues and food that may be of
use.
Liz

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From: Social Determinants of Health [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Rita
MacAulay
Sent: Monday, 8 November 2004 5:49 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: food security discussion papers



Hi,



I was hoping for assistance in finding resources for a research project
aimed at developing a discussion document focused on building the case for
food security. Although in the preliminary stages, we want this document to
help create a common understanding of the issue and allow a certain audience
(not yet determined but could be gov t, NGOs, business sector) to evaluate
the impact of their policies/ programs on food security in Nova Scotia,and
beyond.



Although we have gathered some information, if anyone knows of any resources
( local, regional, national,or international focused) such as discussion
documents, food charters, personal learnings etc. it would be of great
assistance in the preliminary stages of this project.



Thanks in advance for any assistance,



Rita MacAulay

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