A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) has found that Food Insecurity in children can lead to an increased reliance on the healthcare system for Mental Health and substance use disorders. The study, which analyzed data from 2005 to 2014, found that children living in food-insecure households accessed medical services for mental health or substance use disorders 55% more than those with access to an appropriate diet. The study highlights the need for initiatives to tackle food insecurity and reduce the strain on the healthcare system.

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