Single-parenthood and health conditions among children receiving public assistance in Japan: a cohort study

Abstract Background Children’s healthy development is important. While governmental public assistance benefits financially troubled families, it cannot compensate for a lack of social support. Single-parenthood is a health risk factor for children owing to low-income-associated food insecurity and s...

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Main Authors: Daisuke Nishioka, Junko Saito, Keiko Ueno, Naoki Kondo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-02682-4