"Poverty in early childhood appears to be associated with smaller brain volumes measured through imaging at school age and early adolescence, according to a study published by JAMA Pediatrics.
"Poverty is known to be associated with a higher risk of poor cognitive outcomes and school performance, according to the study background...."
http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-10-poverty-early-childhood-brain.html
Luby, et al. (2013). "The Effects of Poverty on Childhood Brain Development: The Mediating Effect of Caregiving and Stressful Life Events." JAMA Pediatrics. Abstract.
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