Articles tagged with Socioeconomics
A new study found that women with medium or low income levels are more susceptible to anxiety and depression after being diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Women with financial hardship may benefit from psychosocial interventions designed to accommodate their unique needs.
A new study found that low socioeconomic status affects cortisol levels in children over time, with nearly doubling the cortisol levels of high-SES children. The research suggests a biological explanation for why low-SES children may be more vulnerable to developing psychiatric and physical illnesses later in life.
Students with low socioeconomic status showed significant improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness and fat-free mass after daily school physical activity classes. The study found that these children increased their VO2max by 14% and gained 2.6% more lean body mass.
A Swiss study found that prostate cancer patients with lower incomes receive worse care and have a higher risk of dying from the disease. The research suggests that socioeconomic status plays a significant role in prostate cancer mortality, with poorer patients receiving less comprehensive treatment and more advanced stages at diagnosis.
A recent study found that African Americans and whites with similar incomes and living environments have similar diabetes rates, contradicting national trends. Environmental factors are thought to contribute to racial disparities in diabetes prevalence.
A new Harvard study estimates nearly 45,000 annual deaths are associated with a lack of health insurance, up from an earlier estimate of 18,000. The uninsured face a 40% higher risk of death compared to those with private insurance.
A recent study found that middle-aged men with strong masculine beliefs are almost 50% less likely to obtain preventative healthcare services. The research suggests that deep-seated masculinity beliefs reduce compliance with recommended health services, and even education level can moderate this effect.
A study of 6,476 adults aged 70+ found no link between cognitive decline and socioeconomic status. However, seniors who never married or are widowers tend to perform poorer as they age.
A University of Rochester Medical Center study found that including socioeconomic status in the Framingham Risk Scoring tool can nearly double the number of patients at risk for death or disease. This could lead to increased eligibility for cholesterol-lowering medications and other treatments, with a potential 15% increase.
A study of 159,856 individuals found that socioeconomic status, gender, and marital status are significant predictors of sleep disturbances. Women reported more sleep problems than men, while married individuals slept better than single individuals.
Research published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that individuals with higher education levels consumed diets with lower energy density and higher nutrient content. These diets were also associated with lower costs per kilocalorie, but only among women with higher socioeconomic status.
A study published in SLEEP found that low-income patients with obstructive sleep apnea are less likely to start CPAP therapy, with odds of acceptance increasing by 140% for each increase in income level. Physicians can play a crucial role in improving CPAP adherence by providing education and support to patients and spouses.
A recent study found that socioeconomic status is linked to an increased risk of developing lung cancer, with Europeans having lower education levels experiencing a higher incidence. The research suggests that while smoking accounts for approximately half of this risk, diet and other factors also play a role in the disparity.
Research links fast food establishments to increased stroke risk in neighborhoods, with a 1% relative risk for each restaurant. The study suggests targeting areas with high fast-food presence for prevention programs.
A study by Michael W. Kraus and Dacher Keltner found that nonverbal cues, such as disengagement behaviors, can give away a person's socioeconomic status. Volunteers from upper SES backgrounds displayed more disengagement-related behaviors compared to those from lower SES backgrounds.
A study found that automation and mechanization improved worker productivity and earnings in the nursery and greenhouse industries. Continuous skill improvements and year-round workforce availability are essential for sustaining industry growth.
A University of British Columbia study found that heart disease patients living in lower socioeconomic neighborhoods are more vulnerable to death from chronic diseases, particularly cancer. The researchers suggest that the trend may reflect the higher overall stress experienced by patients in low socioeconomic areas.
Research found that parental education moderates genetic influences on reading disability, suggesting genes play a larger role in high-education families. The study's results have implications for national education policies, suggesting a more nuanced approach to meeting academic standards.
A study analyzed 45,528 patients with diverticulitis and found that racial disparities in outcomes may be related to initial condition rather than treatment differences. Insurance status was associated with complicated presentation, in-hospital mortality, and receiving a colostomy.
The study, which analyzed socio-economic data from 14,000 households in 27 tropical countries, found that healthy coral reefs are crucial for communities' livelihoods and food security. Despite decades-old recommendations, effective implementation of these recommendations is still a challenge in many parts of the world.
A new study by University of Oregon sociologists found that Americans who are unemployed, incarcerated, or impoverished are more likely to be classified as black, regardless of their past self-identification. The research suggests that race is closely tied to social status and can be altered by changes in economic position.
Researchers found that low-income children's brains function differently from those of high-income peers, with detectable differences in prefrontal cortex response to visual stimuli. This study provides a direct measure of brain activity and sheds light on the impact of socioeconomic status on brain development.
The study found that population-wide best-practice interventions could reduce coronary heart disease mortality by 57% and the difference between socioeconomic groups by 69%. Primordial prevention strategies could achieve even greater reductions, up to 86%.
A new study reveals that poorer socioeconomic status increases mortality risk in non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients, while chemotherapy reduces the risk. Ethnic disparities are also observed, with African-Americans less likely to receive chemotherapy and living in poorer communities.
Researchers found that people's preferences on how the federal government should spend its money are overwhelmingly similar across socioeconomic groups. The study concluded that the government acts on all income groups because it can't tell the difference or to represent public views as a whole.
A cohort of half a million patients in Taiwan found that chronic kidney disease has a high prevalence and associated all-cause mortality, especially in low socioeconomic status groups. CKD is treatable and preventable at earlier stages, but awareness and treatment are often lacking globally.
A new study by the American Cancer Society finds that individuals with low socioeconomic status have more advanced cancers at diagnosis, receive less aggressive treatment, and have a higher risk of dying in the five years following cancer diagnosis. The study supports the need to focus on socioeconomic status as an important underlying...
A study analyzing national surveys found racial disparities in colon cancer screening rates, with blacks and Hispanics having lower rates than whites. The findings suggest that culturally targeted interventions and improved access to healthcare may help address these disparities.
Research findings show that maternal depression, breastfeeding, and a lower socioeconomic status are associated with less infant sleep duration in the first six months of life. Infants from lower-income households and those receiving breast milk slept fewer hours than their counterparts.
A study found that Mexican-American men are more likely to endorse traditional masculine roles than European-American or black men. High SES is linked to a stronger adherence to these roles, even at the expense of emotional pressure.
A study of 600 adolescent girls found that 90% experienced sexual harassment, with varying levels of reporting depending on age, socioeconomic status, and exposure to feminist ideas. Girls who felt pressure to conform to gender stereotypes or were unhappy with traditional roles were more likely to report sexism.
Researchers found that lower wealth is associated with increased stroke risk up to age 65, while wealth is not a predictor of stroke beyond age 65. This study suggests that addressing the large wealth gap at age 50-64 may help reduce disparities in stroke incidence.
The UN voted to abolish the death penalty globally, with 125 countries already having done so. In the US, 126 death-row inmates have been exonerated due to DNA evidence, raising concerns about the fairness of the practice.
A new analysis provides quantitative information on socioclimatic risk for each nation, integrating global climate models and socioeconomic indicators of poverty, wealth, and population. Countries face high exposure in at least one category, with major greenhouse gas-emitting nations like China, India, and the US facing substantial exp...
A US study found that despite historic advances in public health, the gap in health rates between socioeconomic classes has persisted. The relative advantage in child mortality rates and health associated with social and economic status remained stable over the past century.
A recent global surgical mission successfully treated 39 Zimbabwean children with cleft lip and palate without complications. The key to effective care lies in training and continuing education of local physicians, a crucial step towards improving the socioeconomic conditions in Zimbabwe.
A recent study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that overweight children are at a greater risk of school absenteeism compared to their normal-weight peers. The study, which analyzed over 1,000 students in grades 4-6, found that overweight children were absent on average 20% more often than their peers.
A meta-analysis of studies found that controlling for socioeconomic factors reduced racial disparities in colorectal cancer survival. Lower socioeconomic status is linked to poorer health outcomes and reduced access to healthcare.
Research published in Tobacco Control found that smokers took almost 11 extra days off sick compared to non-smokers, accounting for 43% of all sick leave. Despite adjusting for health and socioeconomic factors, the difference remained below eight days.
African-American men face significant barriers to timely diagnosis and screening due to constrained healthcare access, distrust of physicians, and socioeconomic disadvantages. The study reveals that knowledge about prostate cancer is comparable to that of white men, but lack of trust in medical care leads to irregular interactions and ...
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that a primer, developed by researchers at Dartmouth Medical School, improved medical interpretation skills among participants with varying levels of education. The primer, 'Know Your Chances: Understanding Health Risks,' was effective in both low and high socioeconomic groups,...
A new study reveals that African-American and poor children are more vulnerable to the effects of sleep disruption on their cognitive function, with poorer performance on school-related tests. The study suggests that health-related disparities between different groups of American children have important consequences.
A long-term study of Costa Rican children found that iron deficiency in infancy was linked to lower cognitive test scores at age 19. The gap in cognitive scores between iron-deficient and non-iron deficient teens widened to 25 points by age 19, with a wider disparity in lower socioeconomic levels.
A new study by Stanford University School of Medicine researchers found that poor people living in well-to-do neighborhoods have a higher risk of death. The study, which analyzed data from 8,200 men and women over 17 years, suggests that economic strain and limited access to healthcare may be contributing factors.
A study found that caesarean rates vary substantially between and within countries, with some populations having little or no access to surgical delivery. The researchers estimate that 80,000 births had an unmet need for surgical delivery, representing 15% of global maternal deaths in 2000.
A study led by Rebecca Sudore found that low literacy levels are associated with a higher risk of death among elderly people. Only 28% of adults understood a simplified medical consent form, even after modification to improve understanding. Limited literacy increases mortality risk by a factor of 1.75.
A new study found a correlation between childhood socioeconomic status and adult pessimism, with high SES individuals exhibiting more optimism. Children from low SES backgrounds who experience upward mobility may not develop adaptive coping strategies, limiting their ability to benefit from later success.
A study of nearly 600,000 deaths in men aged 35-69 years across four countries found that smoking-related diseases account for more than half of the disparity in death rates between rich and poor. The research highlights the importance of quitting smoking to narrow health inequalities.
A study of 295 children with JRA found that Medicaid recipients had higher disease activity, more pain, and lower physical function compared to those with private insurance. The reasons for these disparities are not yet clear, but may be linked to non-treatment-related factors such as poverty and adherence to treatment.
A study comparing health outcomes in US and English citizens reveals that Americans are much sicker than their English counterparts. The SES-health gradient appears equally strong in both self-reports and biological measures of health.
A study of 61,228 men aged 65 and older with local or regional stage prostate cancer found that lower socioeconomic status was significantly associated with decreased survival. Socioeconomic factors, including education level and community poverty, were the primary drivers of disparities in survival.
Low-income and education levels linked to higher prevalence of severe periodontitis among African Americans. Socioeconomic status is a significant factor in periodontal health, independent of neighborhood conditions.
A study led by Dr. William Cunningham found that HIV-infected patients with low socioeconomic status have a higher risk of death, particularly those with limited financial resources and education. The researchers also noted that these patients are more likely to use emergency room services and hospital care instead of preventive measures.
The number of bariatric surgical procedures in the US has increased substantially, with gastric bypass accounting for over 80% of all procedures. Length of stay decreased, but sociodemographic disparities persist, highlighting the need for equal access to bariatric surgery regardless of sex and socioeconomic status.
Identical twins who differed in social class had significantly higher blood pressure and LDL cholesterol levels compared to their professional counterparts. In contrast, educational attainment differences did not impact health status. This study provides insight into the additional effect of adult experiences on adult health.
A study in Manitoba found a socioeconomic gradient in healthcare utilization, with low-income areas experiencing more hospitalizations and ambulatory visits. This challenges the assumption that frequent outpatient care for Ambulatory Care Sensitive conditions leads to lower hospitalization rates.
Researchers found that public school students from similar social and economic backgrounds outperformed their peers in private schools on national math achievement tests. The study's findings call into question common assumptions about public and private school effects.
A study published by the American Psychological Association found that individuals with low socioeconomic status are at a higher risk of developing mental illness. The study suggests that economic stress, unemployment, and housing insecurity contribute to this increased risk.
Research found African-Americans had lower medical care expenditures, excused time from work, and smaller financial settlements than Caucasians. Differences were also seen with socioeconomic status, with those of lower education and income receiving less.
Research suggests that mentally demanding jobs may protect against Alzheimer's disease by increasing brain cell activity and maintaining cognitive reserve. However, the exact link between job demands and Alzheimer's is not fully understood, and other factors such as socioeconomic status and environmental exposures may also play a role.