DOES PARTICIPATING IN SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IMPROVE THE SLEEP OF OLDER ADULTS?

Abstract Food insecurity among lower income adults is associated with adverse health outcomes including sleep disorders. Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2005-2008, we explored the association between participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistanc...

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Published in:Innovation in aging 2019-11, Vol.3 (Supplement_1), p.S146-S146
Main Authors: Chukwurah, Queendaleen C, Chaparro, M Pia
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Food insecurity among lower income adults is associated with adverse health outcomes including sleep disorders. Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2005-2008, we explored the association between participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a safety net program addressing food insecurity, and sleep outcomes among older adults. Total sleep duration (
ISSN:2399-5300
2399-5300
DOI:10.1093/geroni/igz038.526