A US study of 380,000 births from 2012 to 2022 found babies born to lower-income families had worse birth outcomes. Low birthweight rose faster for low-income families and a key CDC survey faces closure.
Photo by Christian Bowen, Unsplash
A University of Michigan study published in PNAS finds that programs matching local values help women in rural Niger more than Western-style interventions. The research says social and psychological factors affect people’s ability to improve their lives.
A study found that making SNAP interview scheduling more flexible in two California cities reduced denials and improved people’s financial health. The changes led to higher credit scores, fewer delinquent accounts and lower credit card debt.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people with disabilities in poor urban areas of Kenya and Nigeria had worse access to health care, lost income and faced higher costs. Researchers and advocates call for closer, accessible services and fair relief.
No more articles