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Social Determinants of Health

Nebraska Division of Public Health

Percentage of adults aged 18 and over who experienced food insecurity in past year

Current Value

21.0%

2015

Definition

Story Behind the Curve

Nebraska Racial/Ethnic Comparison (2012, 2013 & 2015 combined, age-adjusted):

  • White NH: 17.9%
  • African American NH: 30.8%
  • Native American NH: 35.1%
  • Asian/Pacific Islander NH: 12.2%
  • Hispanic: 36.9%

NH = Non-Hispanic