Inadequate financial savings tied to increased childhood health risks

Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 13:30 in Psychology & Sociology

The connection between a family's income and childhood health has been well-established, with lower income linked to poorer health and a greater likelihood of more chronic conditions. Now a new study shows that the size of the paycheck is not all that matters when it comes to children's health risks. So does the amount that a family has tucked away in savings.

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