Urban areas in north-west of England at most risk of food insecurity – new study
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Neighbourhoods in the north of England have the highest risk of food insecurity, according to a new study. It measures food insecurity risk for all areas based on benefits claimants and low-income at a household level, as well as data on mental health and adult educational attainment. The study also created another index which measured obstacles people faced when living in those areas, such as distance to large supermarkets where food is cheaper, broadband speed and public transport links. Nisreen Alwan, professor of public health at the university, said: “Food insecurity in England is not a new social challenge, and while data has been collected about household food insecurity the detail of where more people experience food insecurity is lacking.
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