Survey: New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity twice as likely to report poor or fair health
NEW YORK -- New Yorkers who don't have consistent access to enough food for an active life have worse health, according to a new survey.
The New York Health Foundation surveyed more than 1,500 adults across the state.
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People experiencing food insecurity are twice as likely to report poor or fair health as people who are food secure.
Additionally, 21% of New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity say they delay or skip medical care and 13% say they delay or don't buy prescription medication.
