Articles tagged with Socioeconomics
A study by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found that female students, racial/ethnic minorities, and students of lower socioeconomic status are particularly affected by inadequate sleep. The proportion of adolescents who regularly get seven hours of sleep decreased among all groups between 1991 and 2012.
A UCLA study reveals that parents' long-term goals for their children play a significant role in predicting math and reading abilities. Children from poorer families tend to perform worse despite similar family incomes, due to factors like younger mothers, reduced parental interaction, and limited access to educational resources.
A study found that high socioeconomic status, particularly in highly educated families, increases the risk of depression and discrimination among black young adults. Despite parental education's protective effect on white youth, high SES can lead to increased perceptions of being discriminated against, cancelling out its benefits.
Researchers identify a proactive approach to help low-SES smokers quit smoking, with telephone-based motivational counseling and free nicotine replacement therapy increasing quit rates. The study found that community resources, such as physical activity and job counseling referrals, were crucial in promoting tobacco cessation.
A new study by American Cancer Society researchers found that more preventable deaths from colorectal cancer occur in southern states due to socioeconomic inequalities. The report highlights the importance of addressing disparities in education, income, and access to screening and treatment services.
Research suggests that children's interest in science is more strongly linked to actual scientific knowledge when raised in more fortunate socioeconomic circumstances. The study found a significant correlation between science interest and achievement in wealthy nations, whereas no such link was observed in poorer countries.
A systematic review and meta-analysis found that people working more than 55 hours a week, especially those in low socioeconomic status jobs, have a 30% greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study suggests that work factors affecting health behaviors and stress may need to be addressed for prevention.
Children of college-educated parents are more likely to eat vegetables and drink less sugary drinks, but all kids fall short when it comes to healthy eating at school. The study also found that low-income families face tough choices about packing lunches due to higher-priced healthier options.
Research found that socioeconomic status significantly affects childhood asthma outcomes, with poor consequences concentrated among economically disadvantaged children. Family environment and parental stress play a crucial role in managing asthma, highlighting the need for social and emotional supports.
A new study by the University of Texas at Austin finds that adolescent girls from economically disadvantaged families are more likely to become overweight or obese in adulthood. The research highlights the long-lasting consequences of economic hardship in childhood for obesity risk and social disadvantage in adulthood.
A recent study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that while US dietary quality has improved slightly since 1999-2000, it remains poor overall. The study revealed widening disparities in diet quality between socioeconomic and racial/ethnic groups, with those from higher socioeconomic status having healthier diets.
A study found sex-specific associations between socioeconomic factors and cholesterol levels, with women having higher total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol levels. Men's cholesterol levels were linked to their occupation, while women's were more closely tied to education level.
A Rutgers study found that household income is the primary factor influencing avoidable hospital visits in New Jersey, with higher incomes associated with lower rates of hospitalizations. The research also identified some low-income areas where hospital systems perform better than expected, suggesting that social determinants such as a...
A new study by University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers found that socioeconomic status can impact scientific knowledge and perception. Higher socioeconomic participants felt more informed about nanotechnology after reading science news, but their factual knowledge was lower than frequent newspaper readers in low socioeconomic groups.
A new study found that peripheral artery disease is more common among individuals with low income and lower education levels in the US. Researchers analyzed data from 1999 to 2004 and defined PAD using a standard of care measurement, an ankle-brachial index of ≤0.90.
A twin study found a strong association between socioeconomic deprivation and decreased sleep duration, even after accounting for genetics and shared family environment. The study suggests that improving neighborhood-level factors may lead to better sleep habits.
A study published by the American Thoracic Society found that patients with pulmonary hypertension from lower socioeconomic groups are diagnosed with more advanced disease states than those from higher income groups. This disparity may result in poorer health outcomes for these patients. The study suggests that limited access to health...
A nationwide dataset analysis found that black women are 1.84 times more likely to be diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, a subtype with poorer prognosis. Asian/Pacific Islander women were also more likely to be diagnosed with HER2-overexpressing breast cancer.
A new study by Henry Ford Health System researchers found significant links between hospital readmission rates and social factors such as poverty level, marital status, and age. Patients living in high-poverty neighborhoods were 24% more likely to be readmitted, while married patients had lower readmission rates due to increased social...
Researchers from the University of Warwick warn that socio-economic status is not a reliable indicator of bullying behavior, contrary to common assumptions. The review found that bullies come from all social backgrounds and are only marginally less likely to be from high socioeconomic levels.
A UCLA-led study found that higher education levels are associated with lower rates of bone fractures among non-white women. The study followed over 2,000 pre-menopausal women for nine years and found that those with at least some postgraduate education had an 87% lower non-traumatic fracture rate than those with less education.
A healthy diet may improve health outcomes in older adults, reducing hospital stays, but increases spending on outpatient services and preventive care. The study highlights the need for nutrition policies that address socioeconomic disparities.
Researchers found that nearly 50% of respondents are proficient in English, with those who consumed English-language media abroad and took courses more likely to use the language. However, language assimilation is not solely dependent on English proficiency, but also influenced by occupational achievements.
The Telecoupling paper, published in Ecology and Society, presents a new framework for studying interconnected human and natural systems across scales and distances. This approach holds promise for understanding complex challenges like water sustainability, climate change, and food security.
Research from San Francisco State University finds that affluent neighborhoods contribute to poor spending habits and materialistic values, especially among younger individuals. The study suggests that relative deprivation and social comparison drive this behavior, leading to impulsive purchases despite a lack of happiness.
A new study found that political values significantly influence public response to health disparities messages, with liberals and conservatives differing in their reactions. The researchers suggest that advocacy strategies need to be tailored to the audience's composition and goals.
A Spanish study finds that women with lower socioeconomic status claim less sexual satisfaction, particularly in their first sexual intercourse. People with higher socioeconomic status are more likely to have safer and more satisfying sex lives.
A recent study by UCLA researchers found that minority patients and those of lower socioeconomic status are more likely to have advanced thyroid cancer at diagnosis. Black patients faced the worst outcomes, while Hispanic and Asian/Pacific Islander patients surprisingly survived longer despite having later-stage disease.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University found that socioeconomic status is a strong predictor of higher risk of disease and death after a heart attack. Poor patients are more likely to become frail, have lower socioeconomic status, and experience poorer access to healthcare.
A study published in Neurology found disparities in the utilization of deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatment among Parkinson's patients, with those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and minority-serving physicians facing significant barriers. DBS out-of-pocket costs are a contributing factor to these disparities.
Research reveals racial disparities in pediatric liver transplant survival, with higher graft and patient survival rates among white children. Socioeconomic differences also contribute to these disparities, highlighting the need for further investigation and intervention.
Research published in the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology's journal Human Reproduction found a significant association between casual employment and delayed childbirth. Women who spent more time in temporary jobs were less likely to have their first child by age 35, regardless of their socioeconomic status.
Annual car crash deaths in England and Wales have plummeted 41% over the past five decades, but a stark disparity remains between those from affluent and disadvantaged backgrounds. The data also reveal women are more likely to die in car crashes at older ages, with significant social class differences observed.
Research found that adults with lower education levels consumed more sugar- and fat-rich foods than those with higher education levels. They also expended more energy through physical activity, which may explain their higher food intake.
Carnegie Mellon researchers found an association between childhood socioeconomic status and adult telomere length, which affects cold susceptibility. Participants with parents of lower socioeconomic status had shorter telomeres and were more likely to develop the common cold.
Research from Israel found that overweight adolescents twice as likely develop esophageal cancer and those with lower socioeconomic status experience higher gastric cancer risk. Weight and education level also impact gastric cancer development.
A new study found that Americans in higher socio-economic groups have a 13% greater chance of surviving subarachnoid hemorrhage than those in lower-income groups. However, this status did not influence mortality rates in Canada, where universal health insurance may play a role in improving outcomes.
A new study published in Child Development found that playing with blocks improves preschoolers' spatial skills, which support later math-related learning. Low-income children, who often lag behind in spatial skills, can particularly benefit from block play to close the gap.
Researchers developed an Awareness Information Net (AIN) model to monitor patient behavior and spot problems, enabling timely intervention by carers, experts, and patients. The collaborative approach has the potential to raise awareness of schizophrenia in society, helping others cope with its consequences.
A new University of Michigan-led study reveals that irrigation systems in arid regions can increase malaria risk for over a decade, even with intensive mosquito control efforts. The research highlights the need for long-term public health and safety programs to mitigate this impact.
A study suggests that rapid economic growth between 1950 and 1980 may have contributed to the high prevalence of Type 2 diabetes in the American South. The 'thrifty phenotype' hypothesis proposes that children who grow up in poverty are unprepared biologically to manage the abundance of processed foods and sedentary lifestyle associate...
A new analysis found that people across all social standings accumulate harmful chemicals in their bodies. The study shows strong associations between 18 different chemicals and poverty ratings, with individuals from higher incomes having larger amounts of toxicants like mercury and benzophenone-3.
Research finds that socioeconomic status is strongly associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, with chronic inflammation being a key mediator. The study analyzed data from the Whitehall II cohort study, which followed over 10,000 British civil servants since the mid-1980s.
A new framework, telecoupling, describes how distance is shrinking and connections are strengthening between nature and humans. It shows how environmental and socioeconomic actions lead to reactions and feedbacks that reverberate globally, affecting global sustainability.
A new study by University of Pennsylvania psychologists reveals that early vocabulary improvement is linked to the quality of interactions, not just quantity. High-quality interactions with parents significantly predict a child's success throughout schooling.
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet found that the world's poorest children are twice as likely to contract malaria as their better-off counterparts. Investing in socioeconomic development, such as improved education and nutrition, is crucial to controlling and eliminating malaria.
A new study by the University of Maryland finds that socioeconomic diversity can enhance student interactions and learning from each other, but racial diversity remains essential. The research challenges the idea that socio-economic status can serve as a substitute for considering an applicant's race in college admissions.
A study published in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research found that people on higher incomes are more satisfied with their knee replacement surgery results. In contrast, those from lower-income households reported higher levels of dissatisfaction and poorer function.
A study by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found no consistent advantages for winners in longevity, with access to resources and opportunity being more important. The association between winning and health outcomes was sometimes positive, negative, or nonexistent.
A recent study published in the American Sociological Review found that winning in competitions such as Emmys or Baseball Hall of Fame induction has no consistent impact on longevity. Instead, researchers suggest that access to resources and opportunities is more crucial for overall health.
A new study from the University of Toronto found that Canadian workers who report high levels of job pressure often experience problems navigating work and family roles, as well as symptoms of physical and mental health issues. Having control over one's work schedule and job autonomy are associated with lower levels of job pressure.
A recent study published by the American Sociological Association found that same-sex cohabitors experience poorer self-rated health compared to their heterosexual married counterparts. The study controlled for socioeconomic status and found significant disparities in health between same-sex cohabitors and married individuals.
A national study found same-sex couples who cohabitate have poorer health than their heterosexual married counterparts, despite potential benefits from marriage such as partner insurance and social support. The research may suggest that legalizing same-sex marriage could positively impact the health of these individuals.
People of high socioeconomic status are more likely to receive appointment offers and prioritized access to primary care, even in a single-payer universal health insurance system. Researchers found that physicians' offices discriminate against those with low socioeconomic status, despite equal reimbursement for each patient.
A large study found that exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from air pollution is associated with increased deaths among patients who have had a heart attack. The study, published in the European Heart Journal, suggests that higher levels of PM2.5 are linked to greater mortality rates.
A new study published in Child Development found that low-income teenagers with supportive role models and adaptive coping strategies have lower levels of an inflammatory marker for cardiovascular risk. Researchers from Northwestern University and the University of British Columbia discovered that these adolescents showed improved phys...
Research finds that people with a small social network and deep ties are more well-off when economic conditions are unstable, while those with a broad social network and weak ties do better in economically favorable contexts. Participants who had a narrow, deep friendship strategy reported greater well-being than those who had a broad,...
A higher density of neurologists and neurosurgeons in the US is associated with a decreased risk of death from stroke, according to a new study. The study found that an increase of one neuroscience provider per million population was linked to 0.38 fewer deaths from stroke per million population.
A study by Lauren A. Rivera found that employers at elite professional service firms value shared culture and personal connections over superior cognitive or technical skills. This can lead to inequalities in access to jobs based on parental socioeconomic status.
A new study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience found that children from low socioeconomic status work harder to filter out irrelevant environmental information than those from a high-income background. This is due to learned differences in what they pay attention to, which requires more mental effort.