
SIO321: Does Giving Money to Mothers Boost Baby Brain Activity?
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Is There a Link Between Poverty and Child Development?
Poverty has been linked to lower school achievements, educational attainments and adult earnings. Growing up in a lower income household is associated with less surface area of the cerebral cortex. One interpretation is that children n poorer households are like receiving reduced stimulation in critical areas.
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