Social Science & Medicine, 2005
This study finds that income inequality consistently and significantly influences mortality rates in the US, even when accounting for education, race, urbanization, and poverty. It challenges recent doubts by showing that income inequality remains a robust predictor of population health across various model specifications.
As a lead partner on the program, RELX is thrilled to announce that the 2025 WE Empower UN SDG Challenge is currently accepting applications.
The WE Empower UN SDG Challenge is the first of its kind global competition for women social entrepreneurs who are advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and inspiring entire communities to create the world we want by 2030.
To mark its 20th anniversary, the Elsevier Foundation has released an impact report highlighting its key partnerships and achievements. Since 2005, The Elsevier Foundation has awarded over $18 million in grant funding. These grants have supported more than 100 partners across 70+ countries, reinforcing a commitment to fostering inclusive research and healthcare and promoting better health outcomes and a more sustainable research ecosystem.
We are excited to announce a new content partnership with Open Planet, an innovative platform that provides free, scientifically accurate footage and data visualizations of our changing planet. Open Planet is a global library for creating positive change. It is free to use for educational, environmental and impact storytelling. Read more about Open Planet and browse the content library here.
