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. 2024 Apr 1;178(4):410-412.
doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.6489.

Reasons for Nonparticipation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

Ana L Terry  1 , Edwina Wambogo  2 , Kelley S Scanlon  3 , Cheryl D Fryar  1 , Melissa Abelev  3 , Amanda Reat  3 , Cynthia L Ogden  1
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Reasons for Nonparticipation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

Ana L Terry et al. JAMA Pediatr. .
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Plain language summary

This cross-sectional study evaluates reasons reported for not participating in or withdrawing participation from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children from 2019 to March 2020.

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Conflict of Interest Disclosures: None reported.

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Figure.. Sample of Children With Information on Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Participation
Source: unweighted National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2019-March 2020; data available through the National Center for Health Statistic’s Research Data Center. Race and Hispanic origin were self-reported and included because WIC serves a diverse population. Other includes race groups not shown separately including Asian, American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander, and people reporting multiple races and were grouped due to small sample size. Income was self-reported at the time of interview. PIR indicates poverty income ratio.
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