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The impact of maternal occupation on children’s health: A mediation analysis using the parametric G-formula

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  • Xu, Li
  • Xu, Jinglin

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Previous studies have found that maternal occupational choice can directly impact fetal health and mothers’ energy and time available for childcare. Moreover, reduced caregiving time is associated with poorer child health. However, how maternal occupational factors (work nature/income/stress) affect child health has not been fully explored.

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  • Xu, Li & Xu, Jinglin, 2024. "The impact of maternal occupation on children’s health: A mediation analysis using the parametric G-formula," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 343(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:343:y:2024:i:c:s0277953624000467
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2024.116602
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