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Country-level income inequality and risky health behaviors of “golden youth” in the post-Communist countries of Europe: A cluster analysis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: We aim to study the "golden youth" hypothesis, which suggests that risky behaviors might be prevalent among affluent adolescents in post-Communist countries of Europe (PCCE) with high income inequality. Methods: We included 71,119 adolescents aged 11-15 from 14 PCCE participating in the Health Behavior in School-aged Children survey 2017/18. A K-means cluster analysis was conducted to group adolescents based on risky behavior. Generalized linear mixed models were fitted. Results: -interaction = 0.030). Conclusions: High-SEP adolescents in PCCE might be at increased risk for unhealthy and vicious behaviors, especially in countries with high income inequality. Redistributive policies decreasing the gap between rich and poor are needed to ensure the health and well-being of adolescents in PCCE.

Source: Preventive Medicine Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2024.102880

Authors: Armen Albert Torchyan, Inge Houkes, Hans Bosma

Institutions: King Saud University, Maastricht University, King Khalid University Hospital, Care and Public Health Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Health disparities and outcomes

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,720