To middle and low-income families, the rising cost of maintaining a nutritious diet is escalating beyond their financial means.
But that reality has been reinforced in the Food Costing in BC 2022 report which highlights the health cost challenges posed by food insecurity.
“Food insecurity is a significant public health issue,” said Dr. Geoff McKee, medical director of population and public health with the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC).
“The
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