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Economic inequality does not equate to poor well-being or mental health

Year: 2025

Type: article

Study designs: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis

Abstract: A meta-analysis of 168 studies covering more than 11 million people found no reliable link between economic inequality and well-being or mental health. In other words, living in a place that has large gaps between the rich and poor does not affect these outcomes, with implications for policy. Previous correlations of inequality with mental-health problems might have been affected by publication bias.

Source: Nature

DOI: 10.1038/d41586-025-03833-8

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: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $12,690

OpenAlex ID: W7117691806

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