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Well-Funded Anti-Poverty Programs Protect Kids Brains

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.

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Anti-Poverty Programs Reduce Disparities in Hippocampal Development in Children

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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Anti-poverty programs may help reduce disparities in brain development and mental health symptoms in children

NIH study identifies potential value of financial support programs to decrease health impacts of socioeconomic inequities.

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Fight poverty, boost kids brains: How anti-poverty programs can improve mental health

Fight poverty, boost kids brains: How anti-poverty programs can improve mental health
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State Anti-Poverty Programs Help Kids Brains Stay Healthy

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.

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