Study highlights influence of socioeconomic status on children’s brain development
A new study found that the number one environmental factor influencing brain structure and function is the socioeconomic status of a child's family.
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Health Study highlights influence of socioeconomic status on children’s brain development Chronic stress and disrupted sleep in disadvantaged communities likely influence brain function Manage alerts for this article Email this article Share this article PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images By Megan MolteniJune 11, 2026 Science Writer Megan Molteni[email protected]Megan covers the intersection of science and society. How is biomedical research funded? Who benefits? And how do new technologies reflect and shape our values? You can reach Megan on Signal at mmolteni.13. During the first five years of life, more than half the calories a growing child consumes go to fueling the massive construction project inside their cranium.
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