Mississippi

Highlights

• SNAP reach decreased 14% in the past four years from 67.6 to 57.9 participants per 100 adults ages 60+ in poverty
• Food insecurity decreased 27% in the past two years from 24.3% to 17.7% of adults ages 60+
• Flu vaccination coverage decreased 8% since 2013 from 65.4% to 60.0% of adults ages 65+
• Able-bodied adults increased 12% since 2013 from 54.0% to 60.4% of adults ages 65+
• Frequent mental distress increased 32% in the past four years from 7.4% to 9.8% of adults ages 65+
• Falls decreased 10% in the past two years from 31.5% to 28.2% of adults ages 65+