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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Laura Szabo, Julianna Boros
Summary: As Hungary continues to struggle with a high rate of low-birthweight (LBW) babies, this study examines the influence of maternal educational attainment on LBW risk. The findings suggest that educational level significantly impacts the risk of LBW, even after controlling for other factors such as socioeconomic status and health behaviors.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Heidi Lyshol, Liv Grotvedt, Tone Natland Fagerhaug, Astrid J. Feuerherm, Gry Jakhelln, Abhijit Sen
Summary: This study examines the association between socioeconomic determinants and self-reported health in a regional Norwegian health survey. The findings indicate that individuals with lower education and income levels tend to have poorer oral and general health. Moreover, low economic security is also significantly associated with poor health outcomes. The study highlights the importance of socioeconomic factors in health disparities.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Oncology
K. J. Cromie, N. F. Hughes, S. Milner, P. Crump, J. Grinfeld, A. Jenkins, P. D. Norman, S. V. Picton, C. A. Stiller, D. Yeomanson, A. W. Glaser, R. G. Feltbower
Summary: This study examined ethnic and socio-economic differences in paediatric cancer survival in Yorkshire over a 20-year period. The findings showed a higher risk of death for children with leukaemia as deprivation increased, and persistent disparities in survival for CNS tumours. South Asian children with lymphoma had a 15% lower chance of surviving at least 5 years compared to non-south Asian children. The results highlight the presence of socio-economic and ethnic disparities in childhood cancer survival in the UK.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lovisa Ericsson, Maria Wemrell, Martin Lindstrom, Raquel Perez-Vicente, Juan Merlo
Summary: Using AIHDA and drawing on intersectionality, this study provides an improved mapping of the socio-economic distribution of sedentary leisure time in Sweden, with the poor discriminatory accuracy suggesting the need for universal rather than targeted physical activity interventions.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria Jesus Vega-Salas, Paola Caro, Laura Johnson, Angeliki Papadaki
Summary: This study systematically assessed the association between socio-economic position (SEP) and dietary intake in Chile, revealing lower intake of healthy foods and higher intake of pulses among adults of lower SEP. There were variable associations found for energy intake and macronutrients among both children and adults. New policies are needed to reduce these dietary inequalities and tackle unequal distribution of factors affecting healthy eating among lower SEP groups, providing insights for strategies in Chile and other countries undergoing similar nutritional transitions.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Kristina Mattsson, Sol Juarez, Ebba Malmqvist
Summary: There is an association between socio-economic factors and the risk of preeclampsia in Sweden. Low income and lower educational level are associated with increased risk of the condition. The socio-economic gradient remains even in a government-funded healthcare setting, indicating that the excess risk is not due to ethnically differential genetic pre-disposition.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Daniel Redondo-Sanchez, Dafina Petrova, Miguel Rodriguez-Barranco, Pablo Fernandez-Navarro, Jose Juan Jimenez-Moleon, Maria-Jose Sanchez
Summary: Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Lower socio-economic status (SES) is associated with higher risk and worse outcomes in lung cancer. People with lower SES have lower cancer survival due to barriers in receiving treatments, higher rates of comorbidities, and increased likelihood of emergency admissions. However, they are generally diagnosed at earlier stages. Broad implementation of lung cancer screening may change this scenario.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kai Kronenberg, Matthias Fuchs
Summary: Traditional measurements of tourism's economic impact often focus on growth-oriented effects without much consideration for distributional and other socio-economically important aspects. A study in the Swedish region of Jamtland revealed weakening employment effects, increasing income inequalities, and a rising number of elementary positions with precarious working conditions despite efforts to develop the industry.
JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
(2022)
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Development Studies
Nyi Linn Maung, Akiyuki Kawasaki, Sunil Amrith
Summary: This study aims to quantitatively analyze the socio-economic conditions of informal settlements in Yangon, particularly studying their variations in formation according to Myanmar's political regimes. The results indicate that the main socio-economic conditions of Yangon's slums differ depending on the time of settlement.
HABITAT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tewodros Mulugeta, Elazar Tadesse, Tewodros Shegute, Takele Taye Desta
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted people's lives, work, and mental well-being, leading to conflicts between the advantages of increased flexibility and reduced commuting time under lockdown measures, and the challenges faced by individuals in terms of working conditions and suitable home environments.
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Pediatrics
Prem Shankar Mishra, Debashree Sinha, Pradeep Kumar, Shobhit Srivastava, Rahul Bawankule
Summary: In India, low birth weight status is concentrated among children from lower socio-economic status. The wealth quintile explained 76.6% of SES related inequality, followed by regions of India (-44%) and the educational status of mothers (43.4%).
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Economics
Claudio Rubino, Chiara Di Maria, Antonino Abbruzzo, Mauro Ferrante
Summary: This paper investigates the impact of socio-economic status on interregional mobility and mortality among cancer patients. The study reveals that socio-economic status is directly and indirectly associated with lung cancer mortality, mediated by interregional mobility. On the other hand, the association of socio-economic status with colon cancer mortality is only indirect and also mediated by interregional mobility.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC PLANNING SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Yinjie Zhu, Louise H. Dekker, Jochen O. Mierau
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between diagnosed and undiagnosed Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) and its complications with socio-economic gradients in a large population cohort in the Netherlands. It found that the prevalence of diagnosed and undiagnosed T2D was higher in low-income individuals, and lower socio-economic status was positively associated with the number of T2D complications.
NUTRITION METABOLISM AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Brendan McElroy, Edel Walsh
Summary: This study provides the first estimate of socio-economic inequality in depressive symptoms across European countries. The results show that inequalities in depressive symptoms are concentrated among poorer respondents, with Austria and Belgium having the lowest inequalities and France having the highest. No geographic pattern is evident. Housing problems are associated with higher inequalities in six out of the nine countries in the sample. While indicators of socio-economic status such as education and income are not associated, financial strain is significant.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Viorel Tarca, Elena Tarca, Florin-Alexandru Luca
Summary: The negative relationship between fertility and income is well known. Developed countries have experienced a decline in fertility rates as they become richer. Lifestyle choices can affect a woman's ability to conceive, with factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and body weight having a smaller impact compared to income per capita.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Horn, Yana Litovsky, George Loewenstein
Summary: This study suggests that curiosity can be a useful tool in increasing demand for and engagement with aversive health information. By manipulating curiosity through various methods, researchers found that participants were more likely to view and engage with information about their drinking habits, cancer risk, and the sugar content in drinks. Overall, curiosity prompts provide a simple and effective way to increase engagement with aversive health information.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Gillner
Summary: Despite high expectations, the extensive and rapid adoption of AI in medical diagnostics has not been realized. This study investigates the perception and navigation of AI providers in complex healthcare systems, revealing their self-organization to increase adaptability and the practices utilized to mitigate tensions within the healthcare subsystems.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fabian Duartea, Alvaro Jimenez-Molina
Summary: This study found that violence related to social protest has a significant impact on depressive symptoms, leading to an increase in depression among the population in Chile. The effect varies by gender and age, with a stronger influence on men and young adults.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nick Graetz, Carl Gershenson, Sonya R. Porter, Danielle H. Sandler, Emily Lemmerman, Matthew Desmond
Summary: Investments in stable, affordable housing may be an important tool for improving population health. This study, using administrative data, found that high rent burden, increases in rent burden during midlife, and evictions were associated with increased mortality.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan Wei
Summary: This study explores the phenomenon of other patient participation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uncovering the various roles that third parties can assume during medical interactions. The findings contribute to existing research on patient resistance and triadic medical interactions, providing insights into the dynamics and implications of third-party involvement in medical consultations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Harry Scarbrough, Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo, Alexandra Ziemann, Charitini Stavropoulou
Summary: This paper examines the contribution of pilot implementation studies to the wider spread and sustainability of innovation in healthcare systems. Through an empirical examination of an innovation intermediary organization in the English NHS, the study finds that their work in mobilizing pilot-based evidence involves configuring to context, transitioning evidence, and managing the transition. The findings contribute to theory by showing how intermediary roles can support the effective transitioning of pilot-based evidence, leading to more widespread adoption and sustainability of innovation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marta Seiz, Leire Salazar, Tatiana Eremenko
Summary: This study examines the impact of maternal educational selection on birth outcomes during an economic recession, and finds that more educated mothers are more likely to give birth during high unemployment periods. Additionally, maternal education mitigates the adverse effects of unemployment on birth outcomes and is consistently associated with better perinatal health.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingyuan Shi, Hye Kyung Kim, Charles T. Salmon, Edson C. Tandoc Jr, Zhang Hao Goh
Summary: This study examines the influence of individual and collective norms on COVID-19 vaccination intention across eight Asian countries. The findings reveal nuanced patterns of how individual and collective social norms influence health behavioral decisions, depending on the degree of cultural tightness-looseness.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elliot Friedman, Melissa Franks, Elizabeth Teas, Patricia A. Thomas
Summary: This study found that positive relations with others have a significant impact on functional limitations and longevity in aging adults, independent of social integration and social support.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhuolin Pan, Yuqi Liu, Ye Liu, Ziwen Huo, Wenchao Han
Summary: This study examines the effects of age-friendly neighbourhood environment and functional abilities on life satisfaction among older adults in urban China. The findings highlight the importance of transportation, housing, and social and physical environment factors in influencing functional abilities and life satisfaction. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers in enhancing older adults' life satisfaction in the Chinese urban context.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)