Su suggerimento di @Guglielma Bon

Le famiglie più povere possono arrivare ad avere difficoltà a permettersi i pannolini per i loro figli. Un articolo su Slate riassume quali siano gli ostacoli da affrontare per far approvare dei finanziamenti e quali studi si stanno compiendo per verificare l’efficacia e l’efficienza economica di questo tipo di interventi.

As part of a larger study, they are planning to recruit 2,500 families and provide basic needs to all of them, but diapers only to some of them. Then they are going to use Medicaid claims data to look at any potential differences in health problems between those who did and didn’t receive diapers. Previous research shows families without diapers often re-use them or keep their children in them for too long. This can lead to higher rates of urinary tract infections and skin rashes for the children, conditions for which parents are likely to seek medical help.

 

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