Poverty has an adverse effect on the developing brains of kids. This study found less of an impact on kids who live in states with generous anti-poverty programs.
The impact that socioeconomic inequities can have on a child’s hippocampal volume may have implications for their success and experience pursuing educational endeavors.
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WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) In U.S. states that provide financial assistance for low-income families, the difference is evident in children’s brains, researchers report.