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Study Finds High Food Insecurity Among LGBTQ+ Adults in Mass.
Key Takeaways
- Over 50% of LGBTQ+ adults in Massachusetts faced food insecurity in 2024.
- Rates increased significantly from 2022 to 2024 according to JAMA Network Open.
- Food insecurity remains far more common among LGBTQ+ adults than non-LGBTQ+ peers.
A new study indicates that more than half of LGBTQ+ adults in Massachusetts faced food insecurity throughout 2024. Data published in JAMA Network Open shows that these rates grew compared to 2022 and remained disproportionately higher than those for non-LGBTQ+ individuals.
These insights point to ongoing socio-economic hardships within the community, underscoring the urgent need for inclusive public health and economic support policies.
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