AGE AND GENDER DISPARITIES IN PROCESSED MEAT CONSUMPTION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC - Poster - Study findings

Sep 29, 2026

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The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped dietary behaviors, with processed meat consumption carrying important health implications. This cross-sectional study applied the Dietary Screening Tool (DST) to assess age- and gender-related differences among 10,050 U.S. adults aged 40–100. Binary logistic regression compared three age groups (40–60, 61–80, 81–100). Women were 23.6% less likely than men to report decreased consumption. Adults aged 40–60 were 47% more likely to reduce intake versus 61–80, and over twice versus 81–100. Public health messaging and tailored dietary interventions should target these demographic gaps, especially during crises.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages1

Reading Time3 min

AccessFree to download

Study Design

Population and Measurement

Statistical Approach

Key Results

Gender Differences

Age Differences

Public Health Implications

Tailored Dietary Interventions

FAQs

How many participants were included, and what age range was studied?

The study analyzed 10,050 U.S. adults aged 40–100 years.

What tool and method were used to evaluate changes in processed meat consumption?

Processed meat consumption was assessed using the Dietary Screening Tool (DST), and differences across age and gender were tested with binary logistic regression.

What were the main findings regarding gender and age disparities?

Women were 23.6% less likely than men to report decreased processed meat consumption. Adults aged 40–60 were 47% more likely to reduce intake than those aged 61–80, and more than twice as likely compared with those aged 81–100, while the 61–80 vs 81–100 difference was not statistically significant.

Sep 29, 2026

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