A study published in Reviews in the Neurosciences highlights the significant impact of poverty on mental health, cognitive development, and educational outcomes.

The research provides a framework connecting brain changes due to low socioeconomic status (SES) with various negative consequences.

Dr. Eid Abo Hamza, the lead author from Al Ain University, calls for early interventions and comprehensive societal strategies to tackle generational poverty.

The study suggests further research to confirm the framework's validity and to create effective interventions aimed at breaking the poverty cycle.

Findings accentuate the critical need for understanding the intricate links between poverty, brain development, and life opportunities, potentially leading to better-targeted support for underprivileged communities.