Prevalence and Predictors of Food Insecurity in Conflict Zones Among Displaced Families in Lebanon During the War: A Cross-Sectional Study


Publisher: Frontiers

Author(s): Paula Hage Boutros, Samah Hachem, Rola Bou Serhal, Noura Yazbeck, Firas Azzam, and Bachir Atallah

Date: 2025

Topics: Economic Recovery, Livelihoods, Public Health

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The September–December 2024 conflict in Lebanon resulted in the displacement of over 1.5 million individuals, compounding the country's existing economic and humanitarian crises. This study is aimed at assessing the prevalence and predictors of food insecurity (FI) among displaced families, focusing on key socioeconomic and psychological determinants. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 400 displaced households across Lebanon.