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  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Public Health

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  • Neuroimaging advances enable detailed study of genetic and environmental influences on brain structure.
  • Previous research indicates significant associations between socioeconomic status (SES) and brain development.
  • SES disparities are particularly pronounced in developing countries, necessitating focused research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review studies on structural brain development in relation to SES disparities found in developing countries.
  • To examine how different, highly correlated measures of SES differentially relate to brain structure.
  • To understand the neurobiological underpinnings of socioeconomic influences on brain development.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of neuroimaging studies investigating SES and brain structure.
  • Analysis of studies focusing on populations with significant SES disparities.
  • Comparative analysis of the impact of various SES indicators on specific brain regions.

Main Results:

  • Significant links exist between SES and structural brain changes, particularly in memory, executive control, and emotion-related areas.
  • Different SES measures show differential associations with brain structure, even when highly correlated.
  • These effects are pronounced in contexts with substantial socioeconomic disparities.

Conclusions:

  • SES is a critical environmental factor shaping structural brain development.
  • Understanding these differential impacts is crucial for interventions aimed at mitigating socioeconomic disparities in brain health.
  • Further research is needed to explore the mechanisms linking SES to specific brain alterations.