Older individuals in Canada are less likely than their younger counterparts to experience any form of food insecurity. Only 0.8 percent of those 75 years and older experienced severe food insecurity in 2021. Children between six and 11 years of age are most likely to experience any food insecurity.
Share of individuals living in food insecure households in Canada 2021, by severity and age group
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Proof - Food Insecurity Policy Research, & University of Toronto. (September 22, 2022). Share of individuals living in food insecure households in Canada 2021, by severity and age group [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 02, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1368420/household-food-insecurity-in-canada-severity-age-group/
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