About The Study: Researchers found in this study of residents from 65,000 U.S. Census tracts that neighborhood conditions and resources for children were significantly associated with life expectancy at birth, accounting for substantial variability in life expectancy at the Census tract level. These findings suggest that community resources and conditions are important targets for antipoverty interventions and policies to improve life expectancy and address health inequities.
Authors: Kristen H. Shanahan, M.D., M.P.H., of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, is the corresponding author.
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