Background and Objectives: Depression is the most common mood disorder, which may be experienced by most of the people during their life. Food insecurity may result in mental disorders such as anxiety and depression. The aim of this study was to assess depression status and its relation to household food insecurity in women living in Northwest of Iran. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sect...

169 Food Security: Population Controls A. H. Westing Food Security: Green Revolution Drawbacks V. Rull Food Security: Beyond Technology D. W. Bromley Food Security: Crop Species Diversity H. Dempewolf et al. Food Security: GM Crops Threaten Biodiversity R. Tirado and P. Johnston Food Security: Rigorous Regulation Required M. Mellon Food Security: Focus on Agriculture J. R. Porter et al. Food Se...

OBJECTIVE To describe the history and current status of household food security measurement. CONCLUSIONS In the 1980s evidence of rising levels of hunger was a concern for many, but disputed by some, Americans. Acknowledgement and quantification of hunger was hindered by the lack of an accepted definition and measure of hunger. Qualitative research at Cornell provided a conceptual framework, ...

Despite the considerable number of rural women in Ethiopia and their contribution in food production, processing , preparation and provision, they are often neglected and deprived of services and amenities which leads to their vulnerability to poverty, food insecurity, gender bias and effects of environmental change. Accordingly, the principal objective of this study is to assess the food secur...

The paper discusses the importance of agriculture to a people, its economy and its place at achieving food security for nations, Nigeria Inclusive. Furthermore, it talked about food security and insecurity and its indices. It delved into prospects for increased agricultural production and how this can be achieved. Again, it discussed efforts that have been put in place by past Nigerian governme...

169 Food Security: Population Controls A. H. Westing Food Security: Green Revolution Drawbacks V. Rull Food Security: Beyond Technology D. W. Bromley Food Security: Crop Species Diversity H. Dempewolf et al. Food Security: GM Crops Threaten Biodiversity R. Tirado and P. Johnston Food Security: Rigorous Regulation Required M. Mellon Food Security: Focus on Agriculture J. R. Porter et al. Food Se...