Education is critical to social and economic development and has a profound impact on
population health. We review evidence for the health benefits associated with education in …

Background Cancer costs should be discussed by patients and providers, but information is
not readily available. Results from recently published studies (in the last 5 years) on direct …

Background Health literacy (HL) has recently been proposed as a potential mediator in the
pathway through which socio-economic status (SES) affects health. However, empirical …

Student loans are increasingly important and commonplace, especially among recent
cohorts of young adults in the United States. These loans facilitate the acquisition of human …

It is now widely recognized that health outcomes are deeply influenced by a variety of social
factors outside of health care. The dramatic differences in morbidity, mortality, and risk …

This study examines whether economic hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic is
deleteriously associated with psychological distress and self-rated health. A social causation …

Context Family caregivers play critical and demanding roles in the care of persons with
dementia through the end of life. Objectives The objective of this study was to determine …

In recent decades, the concept of accumulation has gained prominence in research on
aging, health, and social stratification. Accumulation is now studied in multiple disciplines …

Purpose Physical activity has been shown to improve survival and quality of life of cancer
patients. Due to differences in patient populations, healthcare settings, and types of …

Objectives Perceived income adequacy is positively associated with self-rated health (SRH)
and quality of life (QOL) among adults in higher-income countries. Additionally, older …