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Measuring household food insecurity in the UK

The UK currently does not measure household food insecurity, defined as insufficient or insecure access to food due to resource constraint. The absence of regular, accurate data keeps the magnitude of the problem hidden, allowing for government inaction.

Measuring household food insecurity in the UK
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Reports • Food Poverty

Published: Monday 17 October 2016

Reports • Food Poverty

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