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Abstract #166902

Michele Tingling-Clemmons, Nutrition and Physical Fitness Programs, D.C. Department of Health, Maternal & Primary Care Administration, 825 North Capitol Street, NE, # 3126, Washington, DC 20002, 202 442 9405, michele.tingling-clemmons@dc.gov

The connection between income and health status is clear. This presentation will discuss the relationship between retirement income (in)security and poor health. It will address the effects of racism and social class and will focus on real life examples from the District of Columbia. The presentation will include a discussion of the effects of poverty among retirees on nutrition.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe and discuss the connection between retirement income and health.
• Describe and discuss the effect of inadequate retirement income on nutritional choices, with examples from the District of Columbia.
• Describe and discuss racial and ethnic disparities in retirement income, with a focus on health outcomes.

Keywords: Nutrition, Health

Related Web page: app.doh.dc.gov/index.asp

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Any relevant financial relationships? No
Any institutionally-contracted trials related to this submission?

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.