Socioeconomic status (SES)

Socioeconomic status (SES) is generally defined as a combination of a person’s income, education, and occupational/social status. SES is one of the biggest predictors of childhood health. For example, it is often found that the higher the SES, the better the physical health. Why might this relationship exist? List and describe at least two reasons for this association. What mechanisms are available for families with lower SES to improve the physical health outcomes for their children?

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