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ArticleJournal of aging research2026

Exploring Food Security, Functional Limitations, and Quality of Life Among Adults 60 Years and Older in New York City: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Adjara Stewart, Christine Rodriguez, Destiny Lopez, Nelia Jose, Mya Encarnacion, Sheila Hankin, Elgloria A Harrison, Apeksha Mewani, Collette M Brown

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Adjara StewartHealth, Administration, Research and Technology, School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing, Lehman College, Bronx, New York, 10468, USA.
Christine RodriguezHealth, Administration, Research and Technology, School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing, Lehman College, Bronx, New York, 10468, USA.
Destiny LopezHealth, Administration, Research and Technology, School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing, Lehman College, Bronx, New York, 10468, USA.
Nelia JoseHealth, Administration, Research and Technology, School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing, Lehman College, Bronx, New York, 10468, USA.
Mya EncarnacionHealth, Administration, Research and Technology, School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing, Lehman College, Bronx, New York, 10468, USA.
Sheila HankinDepartment of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing, Lehman College, Bronx, 10468, New York, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9163-3262
Elgloria A HarrisonHealth, Administration, Research and Technology, School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing, Lehman College, Bronx, New York, 10468, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2627-9524
Apeksha MewaniHealth, Administration, Research and Technology, School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing, Lehman College, Bronx, New York, 10468, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4154-0287
Collette M BrownHealth, Administration, Research and Technology, School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing, Lehman College, Bronx, New York, 10468, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2818-842X

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Abstract

Background and Purpose: Food insecurity and activity limitations impact the overall health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of older adults. This cross-sectional study investigates the relationship between food security and functional limitation on the QOL life among older adults in New York City. Methodology: A total of 378 participants aged 60 years and older were assessed using the USDA 6-Item Household Food Security Survey, and the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) scale was used to assess overall functional status and activity limitation and the CDC's HRQOL-4 questionnaires. Results: Results indicated that 19.1% of the participants were food insecure, 56.9% reported fully active, and 33.9% reported very good or excellent overall health. Participants who experienced food insecurity were more likely to rate their overall health as poor or fair ( Conclusion: These results show the impact of food insecurity and functional limitations and HRQOL in older adults. The results emphasize the urgent need for addressing food insecurity and promote healthy aging among older adults in New York City.

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