Articles tagged with Poverty
A study by Boston University School of Public Health found that over 1 in 10 FQHC patients experience major social risk factors such as food insecurity, housing insecurity, and financial strain. These challenges are significantly higher among FQHCs serving historically disenfranchised groups.
Researchers suggest charging carbon emitters with an emission tax could help fund basic income programs while reducing environmental degradation. Implementing basic income could boost global GDP by 130% and generate $7 in economic impacts for every dollar spent.
A randomized field experiment in Seattle showed that a modest intervention of housing vouchers, financial support, and a
A new study found that rates of obesity and severe obesity increased among Black, Hispanic, and foreign-born students in NYC public schools. Despite overall decline in obesity prevalence, these groups saw significant increases, with Black students experiencing a larger relative increase.
Residential segregation, income inequality, and persistent poverty are associated with higher rates of vision difficulty and blindness in this cross-sectional study. The findings highlight the importance of understanding neighborhood characteristics on vision health outcomes.
A study published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research found that approximately 60% of women with disabilities perceive no risk associated with weekly cannabis use. Women with disabilities are more likely to view cannabis as harmless than those without disabilities, highlighting the need for effective screening and dissuasion strategies.
A study of an extremely low-income and predominantly Black population found that those earning less than $15,000 a year died, on average, more than 10 years earlier than those with higher incomes. The researchers highlighted the need for policy interventions to reduce mortality and health disparities in low-income Americans.
A study found that US state abortion bans primarily impact American Indian and Black female populations of reproductive age. These policies concentrate in regions with higher proportions of these groups, leading to unequal access to reproductive healthcare.
A study of 500 households in Altamira found that 61% experienced food insecurity and malnutrition. The poorest group, with low educational attainment and unemployment, was most affected.
A Brazilian study shows that primary health care, social pensions, and conditional cash transfers have prevented over 1.4 million deaths since 2004. Expanding these programs could avert up to 1.3 million more deaths by 2030.
A new international study reveals that fluctuating coffee prices have a significant negative effect on the mental well-being of Vietnamese farmers. The study found that price volatility leads to increased stress, anxiety, and reduced social capital among farmers.
A new review links poverty and low socioeconomic status to brain changes that influence educational attainment, psychiatric illness, and language development. Chronic stress, poor nutrition, and environmental hazards can impair brain development, leading to negative consequences for individuals and families.
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that annual producer income from non-wood products is $88 billion, with the added value of processing reaching trillions of dollars. Non-timber forest products contribute significantly to food security, health, and employment in low- and middle-income countries.
The study found that problem property interventions in Boston reduced crime and disorder at target locations and nearby properties for many years. The program incentivized property owners to manage their properties better or sell them to new owners who could maintain them.
Researchers used Google Street View to analyze built environment factors and found they can predict 63% of coronary heart disease variation between neighborhoods. Features like green spaces and walkable roads are associated with lower risk, while poorly paved roads with higher risk.
A systematic review of 35 years of medical literature finds that poverty is the primary reason people sell their kidneys, while lack of information, debt, and altruism also contribute. Regional variation exists, with poverty being the main driver in the Indian Subcontinent and brokers playing a significant role in other countries.
A recent NIH study found that living in low-income neighborhoods with limited food access during pregnancy is associated with lower birthweight and higher odds of babies born small for gestational age. However, individual food insecurity was not linked to birth outcomes.
The Child Opportunity Index 3.0 finds significant inequities in opportunity for children of different races and ethnicities in US metros, with White kids living in high-opportunity neighborhoods and Black and Hispanic children facing large gaps. The index ranks neighborhoods by a Child Opportunity Score ranging from 1-100.
A new study reveals that adults living in extreme poverty in LMICs have high rates of hypertension, diabetes, smoking, obesity, and dyslipidemia, yet are often untreated for these conditions. The findings challenge the common assumption that poverty protection against cardiovascular disease risk factors.
A new study warns that rural pupils in England are facing underachievement in education due to socioeconomic factors. Despite better exam results, rural pupils from disadvantaged homes perform worse than urban pupils from similar backgrounds.
A new study published in Menopause reveals that aggregate exposure to neighborhood poverty is associated with increased levels of antimullerian hormone, potentially causing greater ovarian follicle loss over time. This finding highlights the potential effect of early life adversity on reproductive health.
A multiyear cross-sectional study found a strong association between high daily screen time and lower psychological well-being among preschool-aged children. The study also showed that screen time remained elevated in children from poverty-stricken areas even after returning to pre-pandemic levels in 2021.
Researchers evaluated an early-grade literacy intervention in Haiti, identifying factors that influenced outcomes, including instructional time, curriculum uptake, and school leadership. The study's findings can inform future literacy interventions to create opportunity for millions of children globally.
Researchers developed a model to predict household energy costs with over 74% accuracy by analyzing passive design characteristics from Google Street View images. The model can help identify neighborhoods vulnerable to energy burden and pave the way for smart, sustainable cities.
A study of 2,180 participants found that early childhood neighborhood poverty is significantly associated with death from unintentional injury, suicide, and homicide in early adulthood. Economic policies are needed to address health equity and premature mortality.
Research reveals that energy poverty is a significant issue in Canada, with implications for population health and climate resilience. The study found that households facing energy poverty are more likely to experience poorer self-rated general and mental health, as well as higher levels of illness and hospitalization.
A Brazilian study analyzed how low-income communities deal with the effects of the economic crisis in São Paulo city. The research found that entrepreneurship is a main strategy used by members of poor communities to participate in the economy, with over 15 million people registered as micro-entrepreneurs nationwide.
A new study from Stanford University found significant discrepancies in common poverty measurement approaches, leading to vastly different conclusions about who lives in poverty. The research suggests that the choice of measurement approach can completely change the extent to which programs and policies reach vulnerable populations.
A new screening tool helps identify primary care patients with precarious employment, associated with health insurance issues, lower incomes, and greater psychological stress. The tool assesses temporary contracts, job insecurity, and income variability.
A new study by University of Florida researcher Arch Mainous III found that people with chronic inflammation living in poverty have a significantly increased risk of dying from heart disease (127% increase) and cancer (196% increase) within 15 years. The study analyzed data from over 95 million Americans ages 40 and over, highlighting ...
Researchers have shown that combining poverty with chronic inflammation worsens health outcomes, increasing heart disease and cancer mortality rates. The study analyzed data from nearly 95 million adults and found a synergistic effect of poverty and inflammation on mortality.
The authors' microsimulation methods show that reducing child poverty can lead to a 19.7% reduction in CPS investigations, with benefits particularly accruing to Black and Hispanic children. The prize honors Professor Frank R. Breul's career as an educator and administrator.
UC Davis Health has developed a holistic outreach and local recruitment plan that has proven effective in increasing workforce diversity. The institution's Anchor Institution Mission (AIM) initiative targets outreach to local Sacramento neighborhoods of concern to reduce disparities in the long term.
A recent study reveals that two-thirds of babies born with sickle cell disease are born in areas scoring high or very high on the scale of social vulnerability. This highlights the need for targeted efforts to support families affected by this genetic blood disease.
A global study of 240,000 students challenges the widespread policy conviction that bridging the academic gap hinges on improving socio-emotional skills. Despite high levels of socio-emotional skills among disadvantaged children, their relative underperformance at school remains largely unchanged.
A new study by NYU Langone Health found that patients from lower socioeconomic areas were less likely to fill their heart-failure medications, highlighting the importance of neighborhood-level interventions to improve access to lifesaving drugs. The research team plans to explore additional barriers, such as cost and language barriers,...
A recent study published in The Lancet Oncology found that the risk of dying from cancer in some poorer districts of England is over 70% higher than in wealthier areas. The study used death records to estimate the risk of dying from various cancers in each district, highlighting significant inequalities in cancer mortality across diffe...
A new AI-powered satellite analysis technique reveals the economic conditions of regions with limited data, such as North Korea. The approach combines human input with machine learning to provide detailed economic maps and monitor progress towards Sustainable Development Goals.
A new study found that one-off experiences of poverty can have a lasting impact on children's cognitive and behavioral development. The research identified parenting stress and reduced ability to invest in healthy activities as key factors contributing to this harm.
A new study from Texas A&M University found that individuals living in poverty and poor housing conditions are more likely to develop new mobility issues following a COVID-19 infection. The study analyzed data from Michigan residents who experienced new difficulty walking or climbing stairs after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
Researchers analyzed skeletal remains from medieval Cambridge to recreate everyday lives of residents, revealing diet, activities, and bodily traumas. A new study investigates the hospital's inhabitants, showing how a medieval benefits system operated, with selection criteria based on material want, politics, and spiritual merit.
A study in Brazil found that social pensions and conditional cash transfers significantly reduced child mortality rates between 13-16%. The impact was greater in poorer communities. Expanding these programs could avert nearly 150,000 child deaths by 2030.
A new strategy that trains healthcare providers to deliver team-based care has been found to significantly lower blood pressure in low-income patients compared to usual care methods. Patients treated by the multi-faceted approach saw a mean systolic blood pressure drop of 16 mmHg, while those in the usual care group saw a 9 mmHg drop.
A study finds that people with advanced breast cancer are more likely to stop working, leading to significant economic losses. The research estimates a loss of €28,676,754 in productivity over three years in Portugal.
Researchers documented a steady increase in cervical cancer incidence and death rates in Appalachian Kentucky from 2000 to 2019. The region's cervical cancer death rate is now twice the national average, with distant-stage cancers increasing by 5.5% per year.
Research highlights the challenges of rural hospital-based maternity unit closures and transportation barriers, leading to delays in care and adverse outcomes. The study suggests that telehealth services can provide a solution to address these disparities in maternal health outcomes.
A study published by the University of Birmingham found that people living in Gaza with intermittent electricity supplies experienced higher levels of anxiety and depression, while those with reliable access had improved wellbeing. The researchers emphasized the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions to address this crisis.
A new study defines systemic cooling poverty as a multidimensional concept that considers climate, thermal comfort infrastructures, social inequality, health, and education. The study emphasizes the importance of addressing heat exposure risks with effective coordination between sectors like housing, healthcare, and agriculture.
Operation Mercury successfully halted most illegal gold mining activity in La Pampa, Peru, reducing deforestation and water quality issues. However, spillover effects led to increased mining in legal areas, highlighting the need for stronger regulations to mitigate environmental harm.
Researchers call for four major changes to implement and govern SDGs globally, strengthening commitments by high-income countries, adjusting goals to new challenges, making them legally binding, and embedding them in institutions. Stronger global oversight is needed to support these reforms.
An analysis of 71,000 shooting incidents in five major US cities found that socioeconomic status and lack of access to a vehicle are strongly linked to increased firearm assaults. Policymakers can use this data to target neighborhoods at risk of firearm violence using the CDC's Social Vulnerability Index.
Research reveals that heart transplant recipients from economically disadvantaged areas are at a greater risk of graft failure and mortality, with a 10% increased relative risk compared to those from non-distressed communities. The disparity in outcomes has widened since the implementation of the 2018 UNOS Heart Allocation policy.
The Michigan Medicaid expansion has been effective in reducing uninsurance, promoting primary care, and supporting financial well-being for low-income individuals. However, some aspects of the program, such as income-based cost-sharing, were only partially effective in achieving their aims.
A retrospective study of 28.3 million people in Brazil found that social determinants like poverty, education, and racism significantly increase the risk of contracting and succumbing to AIDS. Lower wealth and education levels were strongly associated with higher AIDS incidence and mortality rates.
A randomized controlled experiment found that growth mindset training significantly improved the confidence of entrepreneurs in Tanzania, leading them to take more action in applying new skills. This breakthrough has implications for entrepreneurship training and teaching more generally.
A study published in Neurology found that Black people are underrepresented in specialty memory care clinics and more likely to have advanced dementia upon initial evaluation. The disparity is linked to neighborhood disadvantage, with patients from less affluent neighborhoods having fewer opportunities for healthcare access.
A new study from the University of Missouri found that poverty, low health literacy, cultural beliefs, lack of infrastructure, and political issues hinder diabetes self-management for Haitian migrants. The researchers suggest targeted interventions, such as community gardens and healthcare education through local priests.
A new study suggests capping the energy use of the top 20% of consumers could reduce carbon emissions by 11.4%. The strategy would allow those with lower incomes to increase their consumption levels, promoting fairness and delivering climate justice.
A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health found that conditional cash transfer programmes in Brazil, Mexico, and Ecuador reduced child mortality by 24%, equivalent to 700,000 deaths averted. Expanding these programmes could save up to 150,000 lives by 2030 during economic crises.
A study challenges the notion that China's socialist economy reduced extreme poverty, finding it increased during capitalist reforms. China's extreme poverty rate remained high at around 68% in 1995 and has since recovered somewhat.