A new study published in China Economic Quarterly International found that the construction of China's national trunk highway system did not benefit all regions or enterprises along the route. County-level enterprises remained at the low end of the regional industrial value chain, despite improved connectivity and efficiency improvements.
SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalChina Economic Quarterly International·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateMay 16, 2022
A new study found that hospitals serving high proportions of marginalized individuals are less likely to participate in voluntary and mandatory bundled payment programs. The research highlights policy implications and suggests considering social factors in designing future programs.
SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalPopulation Health Management·TypeCase study·DateMay 11, 2022
Major sporting events frequently result in cost overruns, as organizers underestimate visitor numbers and hospitality demand. The 2017 World Cycling Championships in Bergen, for example, incurred a €5.8 million deficit due to incorrect visitor projections and hotel bookings.
SourceNorwegian University of Science and Technology·JournalEuropean Sport Management Quarterly·TypeObservational study·DateMay 10, 2022
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A study of 4,177 Black women found that higher education levels were associated with lower allostatic loads, indicating reduced chronic stress. Women with college degrees had lower rates of high blood pressure, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
SourceMedical College of Georgia at Augusta University·JournalBMC Women s Health·DateMay 3, 2022
Overdose death toll has more than quintupled among American Indian and Alaska Native communities between 1999 and 2019, with opioid-related deaths increasing steeply. The study highlights the need for comprehensive interventions addressing socioeconomic factors and racial discrimination to tackle substance use disorders.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalBMJ Open·TypeObservational study·DateMay 2, 2022
A recent study by Norwegian University of Science and Technology found little evidence to suggest that diversity or antipathy towards ethnic others affects attitudes towards equity or public action aimed at reducing inequalities. People who are already skeptical of immigrants do not increase in skepticism about welfare schemes, but rat...
SourceNorwegian University of Science and Technology·JournalInternational Journal on Minority and Group Rights·TypeSurvey·DateApr 29, 2022
A new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators found that adult vaccination rates and social determinants of health impacted children's mental health during the pandemic. Stress surrounding the pandemic decreased in children after vaccinations were rolled out for adults in December 2020.
SourceWeill Cornell Medicine·JournalJAMA Psychiatry·DateApr 27, 2022
Unemployment rates for people with disabilities increased in March, while those without disabilities still lag behind pre-pandemic levels. Despite this, people with disabilities are continuing to outperform their non-disabled counterparts in the labor market.
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A study published in The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery found that female patients and those from lower-income neighborhoods have higher mortality rates following cardiovascular and thoracic procedures. Patients in these groups also experienced higher comorbidity burdens, urgent admissions, and poorer health outcomes.
SourceBrigham and Women's Hospital·JournalJournal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery·DateApr 22, 2022
A recent study found that children's socioemotional behavior at age 8 can predict midlife health behaviors, including physical activity and alcohol consumption. Well-controlled behavior in girls was linked to more physical activity, while social activity in both boys and girls predicted heavier drinking and smoking.
SourceUniversity of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto·JournalPsychology & Health·DateApr 21, 2022
A major new study reveals that family background in UK children still significantly impacts their educational achievements at primary school level, just like nearly a century ago. The achievement gap between children from impoverished and privileged backgrounds remains stagnant, accounting for half a grade difference.
SourceUniversity of York·Journalnpj Science of Learning·DateApr 20, 2022
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A study of 309 people with long COVID found that fatigue, shortness of breath, and loss of sense of smell were the most persistent symptoms. The research also revealed that factors such as history of hospitalization, diabetes, and body mass index increased the risk of developing Long COVID.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalJournal of General Internal Medicine·TypeObservational study·DateApr 18, 2022
Researchers found that wealth was associated with a 19 percentage point increase in survival rates from age 65 to 85, but smoking dominated other factors in shortening lifespan. The study suggests that avoiding smoking is crucial for living longer, regardless of wealth levels.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 15, 2022
A University of Cincinnati study found that socioeconomic factors have a significant impact on depression treatment outcomes. Patients with lower incomes, less education, and minority backgrounds tend to have worse treatment outcomes even when receiving equal access to treatment.
SourceUniversity of Cincinnati·JournalPsychiatric Services·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 15, 2022
A study found that mothers in a 19th century Dutch village had low rates of breastfeeding, likely due to their busy work schedules and easy access to cow's milk. Researchers analyzed the remains of 277 individuals and found little evidence of breastfeeding, surprising given the community's cultural associations with breastfeeding.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateApr 13, 2022
Wealth disparities were larger than education, occupation, and income differences in mortality rates, according to a new study involving 6,300 U.S. adults. Childhood socioeconomic status also showed significant disparities in mortality, with never and current smokers having the largest disparity.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateApr 8, 2022
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Disparities in social determinants of health affect people with congenital heart disease, leading to unequal access to care. Strategies to address these issues include increasing specialist availability and improving telehealth capabilities.
SourceAmerican Heart Association·JournalJournal of the American Heart Association·DateApr 7, 2022
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that non-white Americans and those with lower socioeconomic status are more likely to have severe strokes, long-term disability, and shorter life expectancy compared to their white counterparts. The study suggests that hospitals may be disincentivized to tre...
SourceNorthern Arizona University·JournalJournal of the American Medical Association·DateApr 5, 2022
A University of Illinois review examines how food deserts, poor diet, and racial disparities affect bile acids, gut microbes, and cancer incidence. The study suggests that Western diets contribute to the development of colorectal cancer, particularly among Black Americans.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalmSystems·DateMar 24, 2022
Research from Indiana University reveals that cash assistance is a double-edged sword, harming both refugees and local residents if not implemented correctly. Humanitarian organizations can extend cash assistance to host regions with market power by partnering with local governments.
SourceIndiana University·JournalManufacturing & Service Operations Management·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 22, 2022
A study found that natural disasters, such as floods, can lead to increased discrimination against women and other cultural changes in the affected region. The research also shows a preference for sons over daughters and lower female employment rates in the area.
SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalChina Economic Quarterly International·TypeObservational study·DateMar 16, 2022
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Research reveals significant socioeconomic disparities among US medical students, with high-income students overrepresented across racial and ethnic groups. Low-income students remain underrepresented, despite efforts to address this issue.
SourceUniversity of Minnesota Medical School·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeSurvey·DateMar 15, 2022
A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings found a significant link between socioeconomic deprivation and premature cardiovascular mortality in the US. Counties with high social deprivation had the highest rates of premature cardiovascular deaths, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address health disparities.
SourceUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center·JournalMayo Clinic Proceedings·DateMar 15, 2022
A new study by Thomas Pepinsky challenges the idea that language shapes thought and behavior, finding no evidence that linguistic differences affect social and economic outcomes. The study reveals that statistical methodologies used in previous research are prone to producing false positives.
SourceLinguistic Society of America·JournalLanguage·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 10, 2022
Research finds that individuals with a migration background in Turkey and former Soviet Union exhibit similar levels of health literacy as the general German population. However, they face unique challenges such as limited access to multilingual health information and difficulties communicating with doctors. The study emphasizes the ne...
A new Cornell University study finds that even brief academic breaks can lead to an 8% reduction in college enrollment rates, particularly among disadvantaged students. The break had a larger impact on those from poor academic and socioeconomic backgrounds, reducing early-career earnings for high-ability students.
SourceCornell University·JournalJournal of Development Economics·DateMar 3, 2022
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A new analysis reveals that socioeconomic status amplifies underlying differences in the spatial patterns of how men versus women travel within cities. Women tend to travel shorter distances than men, but socioeconomic factors play a bigger role in shaping their mobility patterns.
A new study found that a higher minimum wage was associated with fewer people defaulting on their rent payments, particularly among those at the lower end of the housing expense market. However, landlords responded by increasing rent payments, offsetting some but not all of the increased income.
SourcePenn State·JournalJournal of Urban Economics·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 1, 2022
A study by Fuqua School of Business found that people who feel financially constrained experience less
SourceDuke University·JournalJournal of Consumer Research·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 28, 2022
Researchers studied 384 African American women aged 30-46 with 48-hour blood pressure monitoring. Being in debt was linked to higher daytime and nighttime blood pressure and increased risk of sustained hypertension.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateFeb 24, 2022
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Researchers tracked a Mongolian gazelle traveling over 18,000 km, while new studies on raccoon movement inform improved vaccination strategies against wildlife disease. In contrast, urban bird species exhibit varying body weights and lifespans based on city characteristics.
SourceEcological Society of America·JournalEcological Applications·DateFeb 24, 2022
A new study found that neighborhood-level gun violence dynamics in Philadelphia during the COVID-19 pandemic were linked to changes in drug market and police activity. Average shooting rates increased after the pandemic began, but this increase occurred at different rates for different neighborhoods.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 23, 2022
GIST researchers propose a new strategy for crime prevention using artificial intelligence, trained on a large-scale dataset of deviant incident reports and corresponding images. The model, called DevianceNet, can accurately classify and detect deviant places, making it a useful tool in urban safety development.
SourceGIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 23, 2022
A large-scale study of 400,000 adults in the UK Biobank found no evidence that eating vegetables reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. The researchers controlled for various confounding factors and found that any apparent effect was largely due to residual confounding.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Nutrition·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateFeb 21, 2022
A study found that COVID-19 patients from high-vulnerability neighborhoods presented with more severe illness and required intensive care, but did not experience higher mortality rates. Researchers suggest policies targeting socially vulnerable neighborhoods to improve access to testing, treatment, and vaccination.
SourceAmerican College of Physicians·JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 21, 2022
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A study of 24,506 participants from 16 countries found that middle-income nations were disproportionately affected by the pandemic, with a higher risk of financial difficulties. People with lower educational attainment in lower-middle-income countries fared worse than those in high-income countries.
SourceUniversity of Gothenburg·JournalEClinicalMedicine·TypeSurvey·DateFeb 17, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on deprived areas in England and Wales, resulting in significantly higher excess years of life lost compared to affluent areas. The study found 11 times more excess deaths in 15-44 year olds in the most deprived areas.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Medicine·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 15, 2022
A new study found that businesses run by minorities, women, and veterans were more likely to experience negative effects from the pandemic than non-HUGO businesses. The researchers analyzed responses from over 1,350 businesses and found that demographic factors played a significant role in determining a business's resilience during the...
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalInternational Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction·DateFeb 14, 2022
A national study found that states with higher labor underutilization, non-Hispanic white populations, and opioid prescriptions had higher SIM rates. States with centralized medicolegal death investigation systems detected more SIM cases due to toxicologic testing.
SourceWest Virginia University·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateFeb 9, 2022
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Research found sanctuary city policies decrease crime rates compared to counties that comply with ICE detainer requests. Implementing a sanctuary policy is associated with a significant drop in violent crimes, providing evidence of increased law enforcement effectiveness and decreased crime costs.
SourceWiley·JournalContemporary Economic Policy·DateFeb 9, 2022
A Portland State University study suggests that rising tuition and debt burdens limit higher education's power to reduce socioeconomic disparities. College graduates from lower-income families are more likely to hold large educational debt, which can negatively impact their financial investment and savings.
SourcePortland State University·JournalSocius Sociological Research for a Dynamic World·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 7, 2022
According to the nTIDE January 2022 Jobs Report, people with disabilities have continued to gain employment, with an increase in employment-to-population ratio and labor force participation rate. Their numbers are now above historic highs, exceeding those of their non-disabled peers.
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A study found frequent rates of respiratory infections and wheezing in young First Nations children due to poor housing conditions, including inadequate ventilation, mold, and wood smoke contaminants. The researchers urge action on improving housing and infrastructure in communities to benefit the overall health of First Nations peoples.
SourceUniversity of Ottawa·JournalCanadian Medical Association Journal·DateJan 27, 2022
A new study found that living in a disadvantaged neighbourhood increases a child's risk of developing overweight by school age. Children born in less affluent areas were more likely to gain weight and develop obesity, even when controlling for other factors.
SourceUniversity of Turku·JournalEpidemiology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 24, 2022
A new study of UK Biobank adults found significantly increased rates of nearsightedness, particularly in children. The study suggests changing environmental factors and gene-environment interactions may be to blame for the rising trend.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateJan 19, 2022
A recent study published by the American Psychological Association found that new mothers who perceive themselves as lower in social status have worse health outcomes one year after childbirth. The study highlights the importance of subjective social status in maternal health disparities.
SourceAmerican Psychological Association·JournalHealth Psychology·DateJan 13, 2022
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A new study from USC researchers sheds light on COVID-19 vaccine inequities in California, revealing disparities in vaccination rates among vulnerable populations. The study suggests that targeted community outreach and improved vaccine access can help reduce these disparities.
SourceKeck School of Medicine of USC·JournalJournal of Immigrant and Minority Health·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 12, 2022
A new study reveals that circular waste management systems can effectively reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants, with the potential to eliminate open burning of waste by 2050. The researchers estimate that this could account for almost a quarter of global methane emissions.
SourceInternational Institute for Applied Systems Analysis·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 10, 2022
A study found that consuming more than 7 grams of olive oil per day is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, neurodegenerative, and respiratory disease mortality. Replacing margarine, butter, mayonnaise, and dairy fat with olive oil was also linked to improved health outcomes.
SourceAmerican College of Cardiology·JournalJournal of the American College of Cardiology·TypeObservational study·DateJan 10, 2022
A new chapter explores how bringing arts to STEM fields can help students explore their interests and understand representation in children's literature. The exercise, which paired picture book creation with first-year writing lessons, led to changes in students' views on diversity and inclusion.
The job numbers for people with disabilities remained above pre-pandemic levels in December, according to the National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) report. The employment-to-population ratio for working-age people with disabilities decreased slightly from 34.6 percent in November to 33.6 percent in December.
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Research found marked decreases in orphanhood, especially double orphanhood, among adolescents in Rakai, Uganda, corresponding with the rise of antiretroviral therapy and male medical circumcision. The study suggests that HIV combination prevention reduces mortality among adults and orphanhood among their adolescent children.
SourceColumbia University's Mailman School of Public Health·JournalThe Lancet HIV·DateDec 29, 2021
The study found that excess deaths occurred at a rate of 5.2 per 1000 residents, representing a 41% increase over typical mortality levels. Excess mortality was substantially higher in older age groups and communities with lower socioeconomic status during the second wave.
SourceCenter for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy·JournalThe Lancet Infectious Diseases·DateDec 23, 2021
Unemployment rates for people with disabilities decreased in November, dipping below pre-pandemic levels for the first time. Progress is attributed to rises in employment-to-population ratio and labor force participation rate, with some individuals returning to their previous jobs or starting new ones.
A study found that UK adults' accuracy in estimating national statistics is influenced by their intelligence, religiousness, and political beliefs. Respondents were most accurate when estimating characteristics like vegetarianism and car ownership, but least accurate for minority groups like homosexuals.
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Researchers developed a fair-diverse allocation optimization framework to optimize the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, treatments, and testing supplies. The model aims to get limited resources to the most vulnerable subgroups while ensuring fairness and diversity, independent of demographic background.
SourceIllinois Institute of Technology·JournalSocio-Economic Planning Sciences·DateDec 22, 2021
A recent study found significant inequities in the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA), a medication typically used for treating diabetes, among different racial and ethnic groups. The study, published in JAMA Health Forum, showed that Black patients were 19% less likely to have a GLP-1 RA prescription compared to white patients.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine·JournalJAMA Health Forum·DateDec 17, 2021
Research reveals that American middle-aged adults experience worse mental health than their peers in other countries, while the protective effect of education wanes. Education previously shielded against depression and memory difficulties, but its benefits are now diminishing.
SourceArizona State University·JournalAmerican Psychologist·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 16, 2021
A new study found that a college-in-prison program significantly reduced recidivism rates among participants, with rates falling by 38% across racial groups. Higher levels of program participation correlated closely with lower rates of recidivism, addressing racial inequality in prison populations.
SourceCrime and Justice Research Alliance·JournalJustice Quarterly·DateDec 7, 2021
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Researchers found that neighborhoods with greater racial and socioeconomic disparities are more likely to experience closures, but suburbs with gentrification show different patterns. The study suggests that the effects of school closures depend on the types of neighborhoods affected.
SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalSocial Science Research·TypeMeta-analysis·DateDec 7, 2021