Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Jimmy Valdes"
- Jimmy Valdes's research primarily focuses on food insecurity and its health implications, particularly among marginalized communities such as American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs).
- In his 2016 article, he highlights that 25% of AI/ANs were consistently food insecure from 2000 to 2010, revealing a stark contrast with other racial and ethnic groups, as they were twice as likely to experience food insecurity compared to whites.
- The study emphasizes the correlation between food insecurity and increased risks of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cancer, conditions that are notably prevalent in the AI/AN population, thereby underscoring the urgent need for targeted policy interventions.