Food Insecurity*

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The University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute Model of Health

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Percentage of population who lack adequate access to food. The 2025 Annual Data Release used data from 2022 for this measure.

Lacking consistent access to food is related to negative health outcomes such as weight gain and premature mortality.1,2 In addition to asking about having a constant food supply in the past year, the measure also addresses the ability of individuals and families to provide balanced meals, including fruits and vegetables, further addressing barriers to healthy eating.

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The University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute Model of Health

Use the model to explore the measures of how long and how well we live and what shapes these trends. Select a measure in the diagram or browse the list of all measures.

Measures marked with an asterisk (*) are not included in summary calculations for Population Health and Well-being or Community Conditions.

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