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The response rate was 71%. Responses to a food insecurity questionnaire item were collected along with sociodemographic information, living arrangements, lifestyle and self-rated health. Univariate analyses and logistic regression modelling of factors for reporting food insecurity were conducted.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec id=\"S1368980006000413_sec04\" sec-type=\"results\"><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Approximately one in 50 older people reported experiencing food insecurity in the previous 12 months attributable to inadequate finances. The analyses revealed that those at risk can be identified as more likely to report poorer health, limited financial resources, not owning their own home and living alone. Gender and age differences were also evident.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec id=\"S1368980006000413_sec05\" sec-type=\"conclusion\"><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>While only a minority of older Australians reported experiencing food insecurity attributable to inadequate finances, such people are at higher risk of malnutrition and associated morbidity. 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