Reddy, Mahendra (2024) Elderly Nutrition in a Small Developing Country: Implications from Off-farm employment, Climate Change, and Declining Farm Sizes. Empirical Economic Letters, 23 (2). pp. 73-87. ISSN 16818997
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Abstract
The global community is now witnessing increased incidences of non-communicable diseases due to changes in lifestyle, poverty, and income inequality. Thus, there is renewed attention on the nutritional choices of households, particularly those in poverty. This study examines the quality of food consumed by farming households in the rural areas of Fiji. The study reveals poor quality food intake amongst females and the elderly, and identifies the critical causal factors for mitigation to improve the nutritional intake of the elderly. Empirical analysis of the causal factors points to smaller farm sizes, climate change impacts, and access to off-farm employment. The study suggests critical policy measures to mitigate the impact on elderly nutrition.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Malnutrition, Rural Households, Elderly, Climate Change, NonCommunicable Diseases |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HA Statistics H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General) |
| Divisions: | School of Business and Management (SBM) |
| Depositing User: | Mahendra Reddy |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Jan 2025 23:30 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Jan 2025 23:30 |
| URI: | https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/14576 |
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