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Study highlights influence of socioeconomic status on children’s brain development

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Socioeconomic status is the primary environmental factor influencing brain structure and function in children, surpassing IQ and parenting style.
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The study found that household income and neighborhood poverty rates accounted for 16% of variability in children's brain function.
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Chronic stress and disrupted sleep, linked to disadvantaged environments, likely contribute to differences in brain function.
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The research utilized data from nearly 12,000 children in the ABCD Study, focusing on brain scans and various life variables.
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Findings suggest that socioeconomic factors significantly confound previous associations between IQ and brain structure.

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