Approximately 90 percent of the world's 1.2 billion young people (aged 15-24) live in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). They are navigating the coronavirus pandemic at a critical period in the life course when they ...
Social Sciences
May 18, 2020
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COVID-19 may be the making of this generation's Great Depression, which would have profound long-term health implications for the socially disadvantaged, according to a health equality expert from The Australian National ...
Economics & Business
Apr 16, 2020
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Health inequality was a major concern of 20th century social democrats in countries ranging from Britain to Sweden.
Social Sciences
Apr 10, 2020
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Women's appearance enhancement is driven partly by status anxiety and income inequality, according to new research.
Social Sciences
Nov 25, 2019
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A new report, co-authored by University of Liverpool researchers, reveals that the gap in health between the richest and poorest in Europe is widening in many countries.
Social Sciences
Sep 12, 2019
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Nine states have passed laws in 2019 alone that restrict abortion at the earliest stages of pregnancy. Those of us who study public health are becoming increasingly concerned about the potential for negative health consequences ...
Social Sciences
Sep 6, 2019
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Sharp income disparity in neighborhoods linked with physical and mental health problems, says U of A social epidemiologist who found similar results in Boston and Calgary.
Social Sciences
Jul 17, 2019
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The college admissions cheating scandal has outraged millions, bringing to light the gaps between the privileged and less privileged citizens. Being a social scientist who studies societal origins of economic and health inequalities, ...
Social Sciences
Apr 4, 2019
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From "crap towns" to "shitholes", there's no denying that some places are unfairly tarred with a bad reputation. Sometimes it's the result of sensationalised news coverage, but in recent years, the rise of "fly-on-the-wall" ...
Social Sciences
Feb 7, 2019
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New research led by Lijun Song, associate professor of sociology at Vanderbilt University, and graduate student Phillip Pettis suggests that knowing people in high and diverse positions may be good or bad for your health. ...
Social Sciences
Nov 1, 2018
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