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Neighborhood income inequality, maternal relative deprivation and neonatal health in Sweden: A cross-sectional study using individually defined multi-scale contexts

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: •Maternal relative deprivation is linked to intrauterine growth restriction.•Neighborhood income inequality is linked to fewer low Apgar scores in high-income mothers.•Findings support relative deprivation hypothesis over income inequality hypothesis.

Source: SSM - Population Health

DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2024.101745

Authors: Per Kåks, Mats Målqvist, Håkan Forsberg, Andreas Alm Fjellborg

Institution: Uppsala University

Language: English

Topic: Health disparities and outcomes

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,760