One Year After the Floods: How Did the 2024 Tragedy Affect Access to Food in Rio Grande do Sul?
This study analyzes the impact of last year’s floods, which affected 92 municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul, on the community food environment.
In total, more than 15,000 establishments were affected, mainly those that sell fresh or minimally processed foods, such as fruit and vegetable markets and fishmongers. In 11 cities, more than 40% of food businesses were flooded.
The study reinforces the importance of public policies focused on the recovery of establishments essential to access to healthy food. Read the full article on the CSP website.
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