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Education system stratification and health complaints among school-aged children

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  • Högberg, Björn
  • Strandh, Mattias
  • Petersen, Solveig
  • Johansson, Klara

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Research shows that the school environment is an important social determinant of health among children and adolescents. However, we know virtually nothing of the health consequences of national education systems and policies, for example the stratification of pupils by academic ability. This study aimed to investigate if education system stratification is related to self-reported psychological and somatic health complaints of pupils aged 11 to 15, and social inequalities in such health complaints.

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  • Högberg, Björn & Strandh, Mattias & Petersen, Solveig & Johansson, Klara, 2019. "Education system stratification and health complaints among school-aged children," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 220(C), pages 159-166.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:220:y:2019:i:c:p:159-166
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2018.11.007
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