Study: Even Minimal Improvements in Neighborhood Poverty Improve Mental Health
For residents who remain poor, reducing poverty rates in their communities can still result in long-term health benefits. More »
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Lindsay Abrams is an editorial fellow with The Atlantic Health channel. Her work has also appeared in The New York Times.
For residents who remain poor, reducing poverty rates in their communities can still result in long-term health benefits. More »
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