Figure.
Percentage of housing insecurity and food insecurity by race/ethnicity and educational levels among adults aged 18 or older in 12 states, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2009. Error bars indicate 95% confidence intervals.
| Characteristic | Food Insecurity, % (95% CI) | Housing Insecurity, % (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Race/ethnicity | ||
| Non-Hispanic white | 14.6 (14.0-15.3) | 23.2 (22.3–24.0) |
| Non–Hispanic black | 25.8 (23.8–27.9) | 35.3 (32.4–38.4) |
| Hispanic | 30.5 (27.5–33.8) | 41.5 (38.1–44.8) |
| Other non–Hispanic | 20.9 (18.3–23.8) | 30.1 (26.8–33.5) |
| Education, y | ||
| <12 | 34.7 (31.5–38.0) | 43.6 (39.9–47.3) |
| 12 | 23.0 (21.4–24.6) | 32.8 (30.9–34.8) |
| >12 | 14.9 (14.0–15.9) | 23.9 (22.9–25.0) |