Social Inequality
Self-reported cognitive disabilities surge among young U.S. adults
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A peer-reviewed Neurology study finds a sharp rise in self-reported cognitive difficulties among U.S. adults from 2013 to 2023, with rates nearly doubling in people under 40 and the steepest increases among lower-income and less-educated groups. Authors point to social and economic factors and call for further study.
In affluent urban areas like Stellenbosch Central, seasonal flower plantings attract tourists, while poorer neighborhoods such as Kayamandi lack green spaces. This disparity underscores economic constraints that prioritize subsistence over ornamental trees. Researcher Emmanuel Oboh calls for greater sensitivity to the needs of underprivileged communities.
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In her diary, Irina Pino shares how she copes with prolonged nighttime blackouts in Havana, relying on simple tools and reading to pass the time. She highlights the stark social differences revealed by these power outages, where wealthier families maintain generators while others adapt modestly.