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Socioeconomic Factors Linked to Lasting Imprint in Kids' Brains

Hundreds of factors influence children's lives, from sleep, stress and screen time to health history and parenting. A study led by WashU Medicine researchers shows how strongly these factors are reflected in brain development. Socioeconomic factors account for 16% of variation in children's brain function and align with brain structure and function much more strongly than any other factor, including IQ.

June 11, 2026


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