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Lower parental income in childhood is associated with higher adult primary care utilization, particularly for psychological, musculoskeletal, and endocrine conditions, with variations by age and sex. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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This study aims to understand how parental income during childhood affects healthcare utilization across different ages and genders.

March 7, 2026BMC MedicineOpen Access

Parental income in childhood and health outcomes across age groups: a register-based study from Norway

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BRBjørn-Atle Reme HSHans Fredrik SundeNorwegian Institute of Public Health FTFartein Ask TorvikNorwegian Institute of Public Health

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Cross-sectional study evaluates healthcare utilization linked to parental income in various age groups, suggesting socioeconomic factors play a crucial role.

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This study aims to understand how parental income during childhood affects healthcare utilization across different ages and genders.
Cross-sectional analysis of primary care consultations for Norwegian residents aged 10–59 in 2018.
Merged health records with parental income data from 1958 to 2017.
Focused on consultations for diseases, excluding symptoms or complaints.
Stratified data by sex, age, and health problem type.
Examined the role of adult income and education in socioeconomic disparities.
Higher primary care utilization was observed in individuals from low parental income backgrounds.
Females in the lowest income quintile averaged 1.89 consultations per year, compared to 1.60 in the highest.
For males, the figures were 1.24 consultations in the lowest quintile versus 1.00 in the highest.
Largest inequalities were noted at ages 24 for females and 31 for males.
Disparities reduced significantly when accounting for individual education and income.

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Reme et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69abc2725af8044f7a4ec1ff https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-026-04735-w

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Cross-sectional study evaluates healthcare utilization linked to parental income in various age groups, suggesting socioeconomic factors play a crucial role.

Parental income in childhood and health outcomes across age groups: a register-based study from Norway

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Parental income in childhood and health outcomes across age groups: a register-based study from Norway

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