Poverty Status and Childhood Asthma in White and Black Families: National Survey of Children’s Health

Background: Living above the poverty line reduces the risk of physical illnesses, including childhood asthma (CA). Minorities’ Diminished Return theory, however, suggests that the protective effects of socioeconomic status (SES) on health are weaker for racial minorities than White familie...

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Main Authors: Shervin Assari, Maryam Moghani Lankarani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:Healthcare
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/6/2/62