The educational and economic consequences of poor health during childhood and adolescence
have become increasingly clear, with a resurgence of evidence leading researchers to …

Despite the abundance of research on neighborhoods’ effects on children, most studies of
neighborhood effects are cross-sectional, rendering them unable to depict the dynamic nature …

For the 22% of American children who live below the federal poverty line, and the additional
23% who live below twice that level, nutritional policy is part of the safety net against hunger …

Maternal education influences families’ socioeconomic status. It is strongly associated with
children’s cognitive development and a key predictor of other resources within the family that …

Our understanding of health and social stratification can be enriched by testing tenets of
cumulative inequality theory that emphasize how the accumulation of inequality is dependent on …

Families and governments are the primary sources of investment in children, providing
access to basic resources and other developmental opportunities. Recent research identifies …

Existing research rarely examines the social consequences of poor childhood health from a
longitudinal perspective. Using data from the British National Child Development Study, I …

Abundant US research documents an “immigrant advantage” in children’s physical health.
This article extends consideration to the United Kingdom, permitting examination of a broader …

Research suggests that child development is positively affected when families can access
overlapping, simultaneous forms of public assistance. Universal participation in social safety …

Issues relating to confidentiality and consent for physical and mental health treatment with
minor clients can pose challenges health care providers. Decisions need to be made …