What Is the Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Health (and How Does It Work)?
Socioeconomic status (SES) refers to a person's position in society based on income, education, and occupation, and it profoundly shapes health outcomes at every stage of life. People living with lower income, less education, or in precarious work face higher rates of chronic disease, mental illness, and premature death compared to those with greater economic and social resources. This disparity is not a matter of individual choices alone. The...