# Higher grocery prices linked to worse food insufficiency, mental health

Source: [Science News - Mathematics, Economics, Archaeology, Fossils](https://phys.org/news/2026-11-higher-grocery-prices-linked-worse.html) · 2026-11-06 · Life
Page: https://themorning.science/story/higher-grocery-prices-linked-to-worse-food-insufficiency-mental-health-1074aabf303a98a3

As grocery prices continue to rise, a study by researchers at Penn State found that in addition to increased spending, the price hikes are also associated with higher risk of food insufficiency and worse mental health conditions.

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- [Higher grocery prices linked to worse food insufficiency, mental health](https://phys.org/news/2026-11-higher-grocery-prices-linked-worse.html) — Science News - Mathematics, Economics, Archaeology, Fossils, 2026-11-06

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