News tagged with poverty rates


More poor kids in more poor places, study finds

Persistent high poverty is most prevalent among children, with those living in rural America disproportionally impacted, according to researchers from the Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire.

Health created Oct 18, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 11

Killer disease in Cambodia stumps experts

It's not bird flu or SARS, and nor does it appear to be contagious, but little more is known about a mysterious disease that has killed dozens of Cambodian children, some within 24 hours of being hospitalised.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jul 08, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Study finds state wealth affects women's heart disease risk

According to new research from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), a state's level of wealth or poverty is linked with levels of cardiovascular inflammation in women. Cardiovascular inflammation is a key risk factor for heart ...

Cardiology created Mar 20, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Child's home address helps predict risk of readmission to hospital

Simply knowing a child's home address and some socioeconomic data can serve as a vital sign – helping hospitals predict which children admitted for asthma treatment are at greater risk for re-hospitalization or additional ...

Health created Oct 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

'Ninja parasites' elude immune response through molecular mimicry

(Medical Xpress)—In feudal-age Japan, cunning, unorthodox mercenaries known as ninjas were notorious for using disguise, deception, and stealth to infiltrate enemy fortifications. In the world of modern ...

Medical research created Mar 08, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast