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Introduction: National data reveal that the age-adjusted prevalence of leisure-time physical inactivity is higher among Blacks and Hispanics compared with Whites. However, these estimates do not consider nonleisure physical activity (PA). Also, race/ethnicity in these findings may by confounded by socioeconomic status disparities in PA. Here, we examine racial/ethnic differences in multiple measures of PA within a lower socioeconomic status sample. Methods: Participants in the current cross-sectional study (n = 1526 adults, aged ≥ 18 y) were recruited from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education classes (nutrition education classes that target low-income people) in Texas. Self-report data were obtained using survey questionnaires in spring and fall 2018. PA outcomes of 4 different intensities were assessed: mean daily time spent walking, engaging in moderate and vigorous PA, and sitting. Additional PA-related measures included use and awareness of community PA resources. Linear regression models examined racial/ethnic differences in the 4 PA outcomes after adjusting for participant gender, age, household composition measures, and various socioeconomic status measures. Results: In this low-income sample, Hispanic and Black participants spent 6 to 9 more minutes per day walking and engaging in moderate and vigorous PA compared with White/other participants (P <.05 for each measure). Conversely, White/other participants reported spending 82 more minutes sitting per day than Black and Hispanic participants (P <.01). Overall, Black participants were most likely to utilize community PA resources and report ease of engaging in exercise. Discussion: Together, these results reveal greater engagement in PA by racial/ethnic minorities in low-income communities compared with Whites. Our results have implications for tailoring PA programming to these communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: We aimed to estimate the prevalence of physical inactivity in all districts of Iran and the disparities between subgroups defined by various measures. Methods: Small area estimation method was employed to estimate the prevalence of physical inactivity in districts based on the remaining districts in which data on the level of physical inactivity were available. Various comparisons on the estimations were done based on socioeconomic, sex, and geographical stratifications to determine the disparities of physical inactivity among districts of Iran. Results: All districts of Iran had a higher prevalence of physical inactivity compared with the world average. The estimated prevalence of physical inactivity among all men in all districts was 46.8% (95% uncertainty interval, 45.9%–47.7%). The highest and lowest estimated disparity ratio of physical inactivity were 1.95 and 1.14 in males, and 2.25 and 1.09 in females, respectively. Females significantly had a higher prevalence of 63.5% (62.7%–64.3%). Among both sexes, the poor population and urban residents significantly had higher prevalence of physical inactivity than rich population and rural residents, respectively. Conclusions: The high prevalence of physical inactivity among Iranian adult population suggests the urgent need to adopt population-wide action plans and policies to handle this major public health problem and avert the probable burden. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: People experiencing socio‐economic disadvantage face significantly higher rates of diet‐related health inequities. This study aimed to explore barriers, opportunities and potential solutions in providing food and nutrition services to people experiencing socio‐economic disadvantage from the perspective of services providers. The present study is part of a broad co‐design model to improve service provision for people experiencing socio‐economic disadvantage. Methods: A cross‐sectional online survey involving 33 open and closed‐ended questions was distributed to Australian governmental and non‐governmental organisations providing nutrition‐related support to people experiencing socio‐economic disadvantage aged 16 years and over. Data were analysed using frequency distributions and conceptual content analyses. Results: Sixty‐eight responses were analysed. Services are predominantly offered by charitable organisations (90%), funded through private donations (66%) and reliant on volunteers (100%). Barriers to supporting clients' nutrition needs include financial constraints, limited community engagement, understaffing, insufficient resources and knowledge gaps. Opportunities and solutions for enhancing support include increasing government funding, advocacy initiatives, stronger community collaboration and more holistic, customised services. Proposed recommendations include establishing purpose‐built facilities or wrap‐around services to expand access to health services, life skills, training and educational programs. Conclusions: Services face challenges including volunteer reliance, limited resources and inadequate government support, hindering food provision. Client barriers include transportation costs and lack of social support. With dedicated financial support, services can offer comprehensive assistance, including community spaces, staffing, health and social services and training. Community partnerships can maximise funding impact. Solutions must address overall well‐being and broader social determinants such as income inequality and housing. Highlights: People experiencing socio‐economic disadvantage face significantly higher rates of diet‐related health inequities, which are a major contributor to the global public health burden, resulting in substantial direct financial costs for societies and governments.Charitable services involved in food and nutrition‐related support have the potential to extend their services beyond food provision by offering comprehensive assistance tailored to the specific needs of their clients.Dedicated financial support from government funding or grants can provide community‐specific spaces, staff, health and social services, resources and training.Collaborations with the community and higher education sector can enhance the effectiveness of this funding and political and policy interventions are essential to support these initiatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This work aims to provide a non-moralistic exploration and understanding of the high prevalence of adolescent pregnancy and resulting motherhood among low-income adolescent women in Greater Mendoza, Argentina. The study acknowledges that, based on official statistics, adolescent pregnancy remains a significant issue within this social group compared to teenagers from other socioeconomic backgrounds. By delving into the sexual and reproductive practices of these adolescents, the research seeks to uncover their life strategies within the context of their challenging living conditions, characterized by limited job opportunities and an inadequate, reactive educational system. Through in-depth interviews and focus groups, the study captures the lived experiences and perspectives of adolescent mothers themselves. Utilizing a sociological analysis of this empirical data, the research argues that in the face of extreme social exclusion, a lack of family support, and limited cultural capital, the concept of "class habitus " sheds light on and explains the adolescent practices that contribute to not avoid pregnancies, often influenced by traditional societal expectations of women's roles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Residential dissatisfaction occurs due to a discrepancy between residents' expectations and their residential environment. This phenomenon appears in a confrontation process, mostly in low-income families who cannot afford to relocate, calling for extracting their lived experiences. This study aimed to extract the consequences of residential dissatisfaction so that residents' various coping strategies were narrated. This narrative was achieved through transcendental phenomenology and semi-structured interviews. The residents of Mehr housing scheme contributed to expressing the mentioned narrative through purposive sampling of Minudasht, Iran. Meanwhile, transcriptions were divided into three categories: revision of needs, change in the physical environment and relocation. The results included eight themes that residents showed to residential dissatisfaction. Residents' strategies for dealing with residential dissatisfaction were also structured by an analytical framework encompassing individual/family, social, internal and external aspects. This article provides fresh insights into residents' responses to residential dissatisfaction both in theory and practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tourism studies pay relatively little attention to the importance of reflexivity and metacognition. This article highlights the integral importance of explicitly considering reflexivity and metacognition issues as part of the research process when studying pro-poor tourism (PPT). Hence, the paper presents a reflexive and metacognitive account of the challenges and obstacles encountered while undertaking ethnographic fieldwork in PPT. Drawing on the first author's research experiences in Vietnam with informal tourism workers, it reflects the positional, ethical, and methodological challenges faced during and after the fieldwork. This article is the first to provide a critical reflection on fieldwork in PPT, thereby adding to the conceptual recognition of the importance of reflexivity and metacognition in tourism studies overall. It also shares deeper insights into the difficulties associated with research that involves poor people, whose voices remain largely absent from tourism studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Rebecca Harding Davis' novella, "Life in the Iron Mills," is a significant work of American industrial fiction that explores the effects of industrial capitalism on moral, social, and environmental decay. The story depicts the harsh living conditions and physical hazards faced by millworkers, emphasizing the ecological rifts caused by industrial production. It also examines the negative impact of industrialization on public health, particularly for the urban poor, racial and ethnic minorities, and immigrants. The novella challenges assumptions about poverty and illness, critiques the prevailing medical model, and calls for a more holistic approach to healthcare that considers the broader socio-economic and environmental factors affecting health. [Extracted from the article]

"La paix au village: Clergé paroissial et règlement des conflits dans la France d'Ancien Régime" by Anne Bonzon explores the role of local clergy in mediating disputes and resolving conflicts in early modern France. The book reveals how parish priests served as arbitrators or mediators, helping parishioners settle their disputes outside of court. Bonzon's research combines prescriptive sources and archival documents to reconstruct the practices of clerical mediation, highlighting the social implications and networks surrounding priestly conflict resolution. The book also examines the spread of priestly mediation, influenced by Catholic reformers, seminary training, and missionary efforts. [Extracted from the article]

This study has two aims. First, it tests the psychometric properties of the Social Justice Scale in eight Spanish-speaking Latin American countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Colombia, Uruguay, México, Venezuela and Honduras). Second, this study analyzes the relations and cultural differences between the dimensions of social justice with blatant and subtle prejudice towards poor people. These objectives are particularly interesting given the need for transcultural tools to evaluate social justice and the impact that it has on different variables. A sample of 4,130 adults from eight Latin-American countries who were 18 to 80 years (M = 46.89 years, SD = 15.23; 57.4% female) was selected by convenience sampling. The psychometric properties of the Social Justice Scale were adequate. Moreover, the three correlated dimensions model showed a major fit than the unidimensional model. According to the results of this study, the implementation of the scale in the Latin American context is adequate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent decades, residents and community organizations in the ethnically diverse neighborhood of Albany Park, on Chicago’s northwest side, have been resisting gentrification, emerging as one of the city’s most active neighborhoods in anti-displacement organizing and policy setting. We seek to understand how a multiplicity of actors, human and non-human, have coalesced to achieve a modicum of success in stalling, subverting, and overcoming gentrification and its attendant displacement of low-income residents. We draw on the work of urban assemblage theorists to build a temporal and spatial analysis, showing the complex assemblage of resistance actors, their experiences, and their narratives over a 20-year time span. Despite the fear of many scholars and residents, Albany Park shows that once started, gentrification is not inevitable. We introduce the concept of “inplacement” to show resistance to displacement is possible through the work of civil society organizations and other neighborhood actors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Investigating pedestrian safety disparities across sociodemographic groups is essential for enhancing traffic safety. This study examines the impact of sociodemographic and built environment characteristics on pedestrian crashes. It introduces a comprehensive macro spatial analysis framework that includes a global regression model, spatial autoregressive models, and a local spatial regression model. Three measures of pedestrian injury are analyzed. The findings reveal that a higher percentage of the high-income population significantly correlates with lower rates of pedestrian injuries across all three measures. Conversely, a higher percentage of the low-income population shows a significant positive correlation with the proportion of crashes involving the Black population, and with the proportion of severe pedestrian crashes involving the Black population. Pedestrian-oriented network density is negatively associated with fatal or severely injurious crashes involving the Black population. These results emphasize the need to account for spatial variations and equity when addressing pedestrian safety disparities. • A comprehensive spatial modeling framework using OLS, SAR, and MGWR explores spatial autocorrelation and non-stationarity in pedestrian crashes. • The research analyzes disparities in pedestrian safety and evaluates pedestrian crash rates and Black population involvement in total and severe crashes. • Higher-income areas have lower pedestrian injury rates, while low-income areas see more severe crashes involving the Black population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Safety concerns continue to be challenging amid racially segregated communities of urban concentrated disadvantage. Although contributing factors to crime in such neighborhoods have been described, there is a lack of knowledge regarding how social isolation and perceptions of safety impact community health. This qualitative study explored how minoritized residents (N = 23) from an urban community of economic disadvantage perceived the influence of environmental and residential conditions on their health. Use of the grounded theory method produced conceptual insights into the process of how safety concerns led to fear, which created stress and prevented residents from using outdoor public spaces. Additionally, results indicated how the cyclical nature of such physical withdrawal reinforced social isolation and stigma by those outside the community, ultimately affecting residents’ ability to maintain healthy living. Implications include implementing a multi-pronged public health policy that addresses safety perceptions, crime exposure, and social inclusion to improve health conditions in low-income communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article explores the perspectives of Jonathan Swift, a renowned writer and satirist in the early 18th century, on population and poverty. Swift criticized the prevailing belief that population growth was beneficial for the ruling class but left the working population impoverished. He advocated for population growth through natural means and talent selection rather than immigration. Swift's famous work, "A Modest Proposal," satirically proposed using the children of the poor as a trade surplus to address poverty. The article also mentions Swift's parody of political arithmetic, which aimed to calculate a country's population value. It is important to note that Swift's proposal was meant to be ironic and not a serious suggestion. [Extracted from the article]

This text provides a summary of various interviews with Bruno Latour, a scholar known for his interdisciplinary work on ecology and the socioecological crisis. Latour discusses topics such as the origins and spread of COVID-19, the acceleration of the world system after 1989, the concept of the Anthropocene, redefining territory, the role of universities, the intersection of ecology and religion, the social construction of science, the impact of digital networks on politics, the importance of philosophy, and his hopes for the future. While some may disagree with Latour's arguments, he is recognized as a thought-provoking and influential scholar. [Extracted from the article]

Transgender persons need to regularly interact with health services and practitioners for both gender-transition purposes and routine care. Communication between clinicians and patients is a key element of health care. However, barriers to communication with transgender people in the health care context are usual. They typically include a lack of willingness among health staff to care for trans patients, an adherence to cisnormativity and misgendering by clinicians, and the existence of a displeasing climate during the interaction. Miscommunication generates a series of adverse consequences, including the avoidance of health care by patients and the social marginalization of transgender people. The implementation of novel health policies and organizational restructuring are important steps to create a safe environment for the trans population within health systems. Modification of administrative procedures as well as training and advice for health practitioners are also necessary to facilitate communication with trans people and improve health outcomes among this underprivileged population. The establishment of a society with equal rights among its members and a life without discriminations is the ultimate goal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Globally, poverty and illness are linked, attracting widespread attention. In China, illness contributes to about 40% of rural poverty. This study sought to investigate how healthcare-seeking behavior differs between impoverished and non-impoverished populations within the same Chinese healthcare delivery system. It also sought to understand how differences should be considered when assessing spatial accessibility to provide more accurate recommendations for healthcare resource optimization and promote village revitalization and health equity in China. Methodologically, a survey conducted in May 2019 in Enshi Prefecture (a national impoverished region in Hubei Province, China) collected data on healthcare resource utilization regarding the inpatient and outpatient needs of both impoverished and non-impoverished populations. A Chi-square test compared their respective healthcare-seeking behaviors in three respects (e.g., preference for healthcare institution type, transportation mode, and travel time). Baidu Map data with healthcare institution locations and real-life travel times were then incorporated to assess spatial access to different types of healthcare institutions. Results showed that in Enshi, the most widespread village clinics (low-level) were generally the most utilized healthcare institutions for outpatient visits, with patients usually walking for about 30 min. The middle-level Township Health Centers (THCs) and high-level public hospitals were the most used for inpatient visits, with patients willing to drive up to 30 min to THCs and 60 min to hospitals. Comparatively, the impoverished have more frequent service demands but tend to choose lower-level healthcare institutions, with longer travel times and limited transportation modes. Although 75% of Enshi's area was covered within 30 min by village clinics and 51% of the villages were within 60 min' drive to hospitals, considerable areas remain under-served compared with the shortest travel time targets in China. In conclusion, spatial access to healthcare resources in Enshi must be further improved, especially by strengthening the service capacity of primary healthcare institutions to address the healthcare needs of Enshi's impoverished population. The disparity in healthcare-seeking behavior between different population groups should be fully considered to effectively allocate limited healthcare resources to promote health equity for vulnerable populations as proposed in international and domestic policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the potential benefits of Institutional Special-Needs Plans (I-SNPs) for nursing homes, focusing on how these plans could improve care quality and reduce costs. Topics discussed include the financial and clinical implications of I-SNPs, the role of on-site clinicians in enhancing care, and the challenges faced in integrating these plans within the broader Medicare and Medicaid systems.

This document provides a summary of three books that discuss the divergent histories of Columbus and Cleveland, two cities in Ohio. The authors shed light on the successes and shortcomings of these cities, contributing to the growing literature on cities in the Midwest. The books explore topics such as business development, environmental change, urban revitalization, and economic shifts. They provide valuable insights into the history and development of these two Ohio cities, highlighting the consequences of deindustrialization and the challenges they faced in establishing a positive image. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides an overview of the history and development of co-ownership, specifically in the form of co-ops and condos, in the United States. It discusses the factors that contributed to the spread of co-ownership, such as societal changes and increased affordability after World War II. The article also explores the financialization of housing and its impact on co-ownership, as well as the potential for progressive forms of co-ownership in the future. The authors present different perspectives on the future of co-ownership, with some being more optimistic than others, but overall, co-ownership is seen as a lasting and evolving model of housing. [Extracted from the article]

This study explores the impact of migration on the access and utilisation of sexual and reproductive health services by women living in an informal settlement in Dhaka, Bangladesh. A total of 16 in-depth interviews were conducted in March and April of 2019 with women (18–49 years old) who had migrated from rural areas to Dhaka. They reported continued economic insecurity while receiving minimal support from the state. All women reported financial and infrastructural barriers to accessing formal sexual and reproductive health services and tended to seek resources and support through social networks within the slum and from informal health services. Compared with more recent migrants, women who had migrated and resided in the slums for longer found it easier to utilise social networks and resources for sexual and reproductive health. Women had more agency in experimenting with contraceptives but had less power in making decisions during pregnancy and when seeking health care. Menstrual health was a neglected aspect of public health. The study indicates that public health policy targeting the urban poor needs to address the unique challenges faced by migrant women in informal settlements to rectify inequities in health services that leave significant portions of the urban poor population behind. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A report from the Committee on Public Accounts (PAC) found that a lack of government oversight has allowed for fraud and abuse in the student finance system at franchised higher education providers. The report highlighted that two-thirds of franchised providers were not registered with the Office for Students (OfS), which sets conditions for registered institutions to protect students and ensure quality. The report also noted that students lack transparency and information about their studies at franchised providers, and that some providers rely on franchising to remain financially viable. The PAC recommended that the Department for Education (DfE) strengthen oversight of franchised providers and improve transparency for students. [Extracted from the article]

This article utilizes the Panel Study of Income Dynamics to demonstrate how disadvantages in healthy life expectancies accumulated across generations create disparate kin structures among African American families in the United States. The analysis quantifies the overlap in parents' healthy years with their adult children's healthy life expectancies and examines how much the overlap coincides with the adult children's childrearing years. Non-Hispanic Black adults experienced parental illness and death sooner than non-Hispanic White adults, and their parents' poor health coincided longer with their own health declines. Non-Hispanic White adults, on the other hand, enjoyed more years in good health with two healthy parents. The intergenerational accumulation of unequal healthy life expectancies directly translated into unequal kin structures for the subsequent third generation. Race inequities in the intergenerational kin structure and health were greater among women than among men, and non-Hispanic Black women spent the most years raising children in poor health with unhealthy or deceased parents. Disparities in the intergenerational tempos of fertility, mortality, and morbidity are building profound structural racial inequities within a fundamental social institution—the family. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article provides a summary of Richard Rorty's book, "Achieving Our Country: Leftist Thought in Twentieth-Century America." Rorty examines the perspectives of American intellectuals on poverty, income disparities, and foreign affairs. He criticizes intellectuals on both the left and right for prioritizing cultural issues over economic ones and questions the future of American egalitarianism in the face of globalization. Rorty also discusses the decline of Western power and emphasizes the need for practical solutions to global challenges. His ideas continue to be relevant today, and he is remembered as a respected scholar. [Extracted from the article]

Although actual experiences of upward social mobility are historically low, many adolescents and adults express a belief in social mobility (e.g., that social status can change). Although a belief in upward mobility (e.g., that status can improve) can be helpful for economically disadvantaged adolescents and adults, a belief in upward social mobility in adults is also associated with greater acceptance of societal inequality. While this belief might have similar benefits or consequences in children, no previous work has examined whether children are even capable of reasoning about social mobility. This is surprising, given that elementary‐aged children exhibit sophisticated reasoning about both social status, as well as about the fixedness or malleability of properties and group membership. Across an economically advantaged group of 5‐ to 12‐year‐old American children (N = 151, Mage = 8.91, 63% racial majority, 25% racially marginalized; Mhousehold income = $133,064), we found evidence that children can reason about social mobility for their own families and for others. Similar to research in adults, children believe that others are more likely to experience upward than downward mobility. However, in contrast to adult's typical beliefs—but in line with economic realities—between 7‐ and 9‐years‐old, children become less likely to expect upward mobility for economically disadvantaged, versus advantaged, families. In sum, children are capable of reasoning about social mobility in nuanced ways; future work should explore the implications of these beliefs. Research Highlights: Despite harsh economic realities, a belief in upward social mobility and the American Dream is alive and well.Between 7 and 9 years of age, economically advantaged, American children begin to expect economically disadvantaged families to experience less upward mobility than economically advantaged families.Children's beliefs about social mobility better accord with reality than adults' do. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Existing concepts of water political economy focus on political bargaining within relatively static institutional and climactic environments. This article adds 'post' to water political economy to explore how non-stationary climate interacts with endogenous political institutions to create and magnify policy and behavioural uncertainties. These post-water political economy ideas are then applied to food security to explore potential future scenarios. The implications are terrible for poor people living in water-scarce, food-importing countries, but not much better for everyone else. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper deals with global imbalances as an increasingly important issue in our age. While the literature establishes that current accounts are inversely related to the ratio of income to consumption inequality in OECD, our study finds that this relationship is reversed in Asia. That ratio has much to do with various schemes of consumption smoothing, which are affected by policy interventions to alleviate the effects of rising income inequality. Different policies may generate opposite outcomes. In OECD, policy encourages consumer credit and deficit spending among low-income people so that consumption inequality is kept artificially low, leading up to a current account deficit. In Asia, policy promotes output growth via high savings with no well-developed smoothing schemes designed to help poor households, so that consumption inequality moves in line with income inequality, with excess savings recycled into a current account surplus. Hence, any reduction in global imbalances requires both regions to adjust their policies for mitigating income inequality and optimizing smoothing schemes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

It is estimated that 17% of the UK population experiences food insecurity, with increasing evidence to suggest a direct link with oral health. As such, dental professionals should be prepared to tailor their advice accordingly to support. At time of writing, there is a paucity of information available about food insecurity and oral health, and methods of support for the dental profession. Therefore, this article provides an overview of the concepts of poverty and food insecurity, and their impact on oral health, as well as presenting actionable suggestions for ways in which the dental team can identify and signpost those needing support. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Awareness of the relationship between dental caries and food insecurity is important to be able to provide tailored advice to patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The crisis directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic has put many states of the European Communities into recession. The measures that were introduced, on the one hand, were factors affecting labor markets, on the other hand, they had a fundamental impact on the quality of life of low-income groups. We found that the corona crisis and the subsequent economic collapse due to anti-pandemic measures led to a reduction in jobs and salaries, which caused an increase in the low-income population in individual EU countries. It analyzes the development of individual macroeconomic indicators: GDP (in 2020, GDP in the EU fell by 5.9% and in the eurozone by 6.4%), unemployment (disproportionate impact of the pandemic on the unemployment of the younger generation), inflation and their impact on low-income groups. The article examines the processes of public administration at home and abroad during the implementation of interventions in the time of COVID-19 and analyzes the process of changes in society. We identify the relationship between public administration interventions in the pandemic period and the quality of life of low-income citizens. This article is a partial output of the project VEGA 1/0595/21 – Public administration interventions at the time of COVID-19 and their impact on the quality of life of citizens of selected communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the Global South, the urban poor are heavily policed and bear the brunt of police violence. Evidence suggests that the urban poor also support punitive policing. Why do those individuals most affected by police violence also appear to support increased police presence in their neighborhoods? Combining extensive fieldwork with a public opinion survey in Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, this paper develops a theory that the urban poor support punitive policing because it reduces other forms of violence they are routinely exposed to in public spaces. Our argument contrasts with the prevalent hypothesis that support for punitive policing amongst the urban poor originates in conservative views of security provision. Because Uruguay is a least likely case for this argument, our results are highly informative. The results demonstrate the deeply unequal distribution of the lived experience of authoritarian coercive practices in an otherwise democratic context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article discusses the documentary film "The Elephant Whisperers," which explores the relationship between humans and elephants in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in India. The film highlights the importance of coexistence and conservation efforts, showcasing the bond between caretakers Bomman and Bellie and the orphaned elephants they care for. It also emphasizes the cultural significance of elephants in Indian society. The article emphasizes the role of media in raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting positive change. The film has received international acclaim and recognition for its portrayal of the challenges faced by animals and the importance of conservation. [Extracted from the article]

Background: Third-generation antiseizure medications, such as brivaracetam, are recognized for their superior safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic profiles. However, their potential benefits are often limited in low-income populations because of challenges related to availability and affordability. Objective: We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of brivaracetam for treating epilepsy in a low-income population, within a real-world setting. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included individuals with epilepsy from a low-income population in Bogotá, Colombia, who were treated with brivaracetam between January 2020 and July 2023. Effectiveness (mean seizure reduction and ≥ 50% seizure reduction) and safety (retention rate and adverse events) were evaluated. Results: A total of 106 individuals were included, with a median age of 33 years (interquartile range: 24–44). Most had focal epilepsy with a median disease duration of 25.4 years (standard deviation: 13.6). The baseline seizure frequency was 4 seizures per month (interquartile range: 2–15) and individuals had previously received a mean of 4.4 (standard deviation: 1.8) antiseizure medications. The mean percentage seizure reduction at 3, 6, and 12 months was 55.3%, 66.9%, and 63.8%, respectively. Additionally, 60%, 63.8%, and 65.9% of individuals achieved a ≥ 50% seizure reduction at 3, 6, and 12 months, respectively. Retention rate at 3 months was 89% (n = 95) and 18.7% (n = 20) reported adverse effects. Conclusions: In a real-world setting, brivaracetam has been shown to be safe and effective for the treatment of epilepsy in individuals from a low-income population. This study suggests that people with epilepsy living in this context can significantly benefit from the use of third-generation antiseizure medications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article examines how militarized regimes of narcotics and price control sustain unpalliated cancer pain in Pakistan. It shows how these regimes of control—reimagined as "regimes of pain"—render morphine, a cheap, effective opiate analgesic, scarce in hospitals. Meanwhile, heroin, morphine's illegal derivative, proliferates in illicit circuits. The article highlights a devastating consequence of the global wars against drugs and "terror": the consignment of cancer patients to agonizing end‐of‐life pain. Widening the analytic lens upon palliation beyond bodies and their clinical encounters, the article offers a geopolitics of palliation. It shows how narcovigilance targeting illicit drugs has the perverse effect of throttling morphine's licit supply. It shows further how unviably low price ceilings, purported to ensure a poor population's access to morphine, render it scarce on the official market. These mutually reinforcing regimes of control thus thwart their own purported objectives, consigning cancer patients to preventable, yet unpalliated, pain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The health risks of cooking with solid fuels are widespread, especially among low-income people. Therefore, we decide to explore the impact of cooking fuel on the physical and mental health of Chinese residents and the heterogeneity of effects across income groups. This study estimates the potential relationship between household air pollution and health status by using data from the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS). Household air pollution is measured by different types of cooking fuels, and health status is evaluated from the perspective of respondents' self-ratings of health, mental health, and interviewer-assessed health. The data comprises more than 100,000 samples between 2012 and 2019. We employ a Hierarchical Linear Model to infer the potential impact of household air pollution caused by cooking fuel on residents' health. After adjusting control variables, we find cleaner cooking fuels such as solar energy and biogas are more conducive to residents' health status. Our findings manifest that cleaner fuels and lower exposure to household air pollution are better for residents' health. Low-income households are more likely to be affected by household air pollution. This study emphasizes the consequence of the potential health effects on residents due to household air pollution from cooking fuels and the uneven distribution of those effects. It is recommended that such factors as household air pollution risks, health, and environmental fairness and justice should be considered in the policy formulation process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the last decade, microinsurance witnessed an upward trend in India, accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic highlighting its necessity. Despite this, research indicates that microinsurance penetration remains limited, especially in Developing Countries like India. This study aims to evaluate the reach of micro-term insurance and the challenges faced by the underprivileged in accessing its benefits. Secondary data reveals that microinsurance failed to reach Poor People. However, Primary data underscores that the primary barriers are lack of awareness and the amount of premium. Moreover, we found that individuals outside the poverty demographic perceive microinsurance as advantageous for themselves. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this research, I examined the role of socioeconomic variations in the prevalence of stunting and underweight among children in Ethiopia. The study aimed to identify key health factors contributing to these disparities in child malnutrition by utilizing concentration indices, concentration curves, and regression-based decomposition analysis. Despite a notable decline in the average rates of stunting and underweight prevalence, the relative and absolute gaps between different demographic and socioeconomic groups have widened in Ethiopia. The empirical analysis revealed that higher levels of maternal education and household wealth significantly benefited children from better socioeconomic backgrounds, making them less likely to experience malnutrition. The disparity in socioeconomic status is the primary driver of inequalities in child malnutrition. The findings suggest that to reduce these disparities, national health policies should focus on promoting maternal literacy and targeting interventions for underprivileged groups. Key messages: Children from higher socioeconomic backgrounds and mothers' educational levels were less likely to suffer from malnutrition. The disparity in socioeconomic positions is the major cause behind child malnutrition inequities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]