Short-term effects of the earned income tax credit on children's physical and mental health

CONCLUSION: While these findings suggest that food insecurity among vulnerable children was reduced immediately after EITC refund receipt, this also means that the EITC may contribute to cyclical food insecurity. Policies to enhance income stability may be one solution to address these findings.PMID:33621630 | DOI:10.1016/j.annepidem.2021.02.008

Source: Annals of Epidemiology - February 23, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Akansha Batra Rita Hamad Source Type: research