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Poverty May Increase Risk of Neurological Impairment for Children

Growing up in a poor household puts children at greater risk of neurological impairment than was previously known, increasing the odds of learning difficulties, attention deficit disorders and psychological illnesses.

by John Reynolds

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Growing up in a poor household puts children at greater risk of neurological impairment than was previously known, according to a new study by the National Institutes of Health. Beyond the already-documented impact on cognitive and emotional development, poverty may increase the odds of learning difficulties, attention deficit disorders, and psychological illnesses such as anxiety disorders and schizophrenia. (UPI)

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