Drug-Free Prescription Programs In Halifax: Environmental Scan and Preliminary Recommendations

Authors

  • Meghan Wentzell Dalhousie Medical School

Keywords:

Food insecurity, drug-free prescription, produce prescription

Abstract

Food insecurity continues to be a prevalent and highly impactful concern for many Canadians, where families in Nova Scotia are affected above the national average. This environmental scan examines existing drug-free healthy food prescription programs targeting food insecurity, and suggests key recommendations for future program implementation.

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Published

2019-07-03

Issue

2018: Healthy Living, Healthy Life Conference Proceedings

Section

Theme 4: Health equity, inclusion, diversity, and social determinants of health

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