Dickens Revisited- Hunger and Homelessness Today
Charles Oberg, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Epidemiology
University of Minnesota
July 29, 2009
Teaching Objectives:
1.To define the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and how it relates to the childhood and elderly populations
2.To describe the prevalence of families experiencing food insecurity
3.To appreciate the impact of homelessness on child health
4.To become familiar with the “Safety Net” for basic needs