Reposted by Aoife Whiston
New systematic review by PhD researcher Aoife Bowman Grangel on health outcomes in young carers is out in The Lancet Public Health! Key findings: high mental health risks, unclear physical health impacts, and the role of social connection. Funded by @researchireland.ie
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Health outcomes and psychosocial determinants in young carers: a systematic review
Evidence suggests that young carers (age <25 years) can have worse health outcomes than their peers, yet the long-term effects of caregiving remain un…