SNAP participation, diet quality, and obesity: robust evidence with estimation techniques without external instrumental variables
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DOI: 10.1007/s00181-020-01902-7
Abstract: This paper examines the effects of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on obesity among women. We address several of the empirical challenges surrounding the estimation of said effects raised in Currie and Moffitt (in:… read more here.
Keywords: estimation; participation diet; snap participation; diet quality ... See more keywords
Heterogeneous impacts of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on food insecurity
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DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2018.09.011
Abstract: Abstract We study the effects of SNAP participation on food insecurity allowing for a priori unspecified heterogeneous treatment effects. Using finite mixture models, we identify a low food security class comprising almost 60% of the… read more here.
Keywords: snap participation; food insecurity; insecurity; heterogeneous impacts ... See more keywords
Is less more? Examining the relationship between food assistance benefit levels and childhood weight
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2020.100573
Abstract: Background The Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a critical lifeline for millions of low-income US families, but some studies suggests that it may inadvertently increase obesity risk. Building on research contesting the SNAP-obesity link,… read more here.
Keywords: benefit levels; benefit; assistance; snap benefit ... See more keywords
Does the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Affect Hospital Utilization Among Older Adults? The Case of Maryland
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DOI: 10.1089/pop.2017.0055
Abstract: Abstract This study sought to examine whether Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation and benefit levels are associated with reduced subsequent hospital and emergency department utilization in low-income older adults. Study participants were 68,956 Maryland… read more here.
Keywords: supplemental nutrition; participation; snap participation; older adults ... See more keywords