The Influence of Household and Community Food Environments on Food Insecurity in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Xikombiso Gertrude Mbhenyane () and Ayuk Betrand Tambe
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Xikombiso Gertrude Mbhenyane: Division of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town 8000, South Africa
Ayuk Betrand Tambe: Division of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town 8000, South Africa

IJERPH, 2024, vol. 21, issue 2, 1-23

Abstract: Insufficient access to enough quality food remains a public health challenge in South Africa. This study aimed to report the influence of community and the household environment, food system inventories, and food procurement on household food security. The findings alluded that food insecurity is prevalent among the rural areas in South Africa. Large household sizes and a limited access to and use of water and food storage facilities for food preservation are the major household determinants. A multi-sectoral nutrition-planning approach that accelerates the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals should be reinforced. We recommend the promotion of food production for consumption in rural communities.

Keywords: household; hunger; community food environments; food insecurity; rural setting; South Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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