1 in 7 Seniors Skipped Meals Due to Inflation Burden: Survey

1 in 7 Seniors Skipped Meals Due to Inflation Burden: Survey
People shop at a supermarket in Glendale, Calif., on Jan. 12, 2022. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images
Petr Svab
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Seniors have been severely affected by inflation. Most had to cut back on spending, and many needed to take “drastic” measures, such as skipping meals, according to a recent survey.

Inflation has been exceptionally high this year, rising to a four-decade high of 9 percent in June before cooling down to 7.7 percent in October. Daily necessities such as food, shelter, and energy have soared in price.

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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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