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Countries with strong primary care show more equity in health

The health level among highly- and low-educated people is more equal in countries with a high-quality primary care. For people with low education, primary care can function as a gatekeeper, reducing the correlation between education level and health. This is shown in a new dissertation in sociology from the Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI) at Stockholm University.

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PhD dissertation: Maria Forslund defends her thesis

Maria Forslund, PhD student in sociology at the Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI) and the Department of Sociology defends her thesis "From the cradle to the grave – in sickness and in health?: The welfare state and health outcomes".

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How are children influenced by their parents’ separation?

What are the circumstances that make some children more resilient to a parental separation than others? A new dissertation in sociology from Stockholm University investigates the heterogeneity in children’s outcomes after a parental separation. Among other things, the studies show that children with separated parents, living in shared parental residence, are doing nearly as well as children whose parents stay together.

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March

Seminar

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AME Labour Economics Seminar: Katrine Løken (NHH)

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"Generational Persistence in the Effects of an Early Childhood Health Intervention"

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AME Labour Economics Seminar: Katrine Løken (NHH)

"Generational Persistence in the Effects of an Early Childhood Health Intervention"

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March

Thesis defence

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PhD Defense: Laure Doctrinal

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Laure Doctrinal, PhD student in sociology at the Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI) and the Department of Sociology at Stockholm University, defends her thesis in sociology.

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PhD Defense: Laure Doctrinal

Laure Doctrinal, PhD student in sociology at the Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI) and the Department of Sociology at Stockholm University, defends her thesis in sociology.

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March

Seminar

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Social Stratification, Welfare, and Social Policy Seminar: Maurice Gesthuizen (Radboud University)

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"Reciprocal relations between economic deprivation and mental health problems: the mitigating role of coping resources"

Swedish Institute for Social Research

Social Stratification, Welfare, and Social Policy Seminar: Maurice Gesthuizen (Radboud University)

"Reciprocal relations between economic deprivation and mental health problems: the mitigating role of coping resources"

Social Stratification, Welfare, and Social Policy Seminar: Maurice Gesthuizen (Radboud University) - Read the full article
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