The impact of social assistance programs on population health: a systematic review of research in high-income countries

The impact of social assistance programs on population health: a systematic review of research in high-income countries

Abstract Background Socioeconomic disadvantage is a fundamental cause of morbidity and mortality. One of the most important ways that governments buffer the adverse consequences of socioeconomic disadvantage is through the provision of social assistance. We conducted a systematic review of research...

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Main Authors: Faraz V Shahidi, Chantel Ramraj, Odmaa Sod-Erdene, Vincent Hildebrand, Arjumand Siddiqi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Social assistance
Health
Health inequalities
Income
Poverty
Social policy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6337-1

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