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social science subjects > health and social care > health psychology > epidemiology of risk and protective factors > socioeconomic status and health
... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > health psychology > epidemiology of risk and protective factors > socioeconomic status and health
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > applied social psychology > health psychology > epidemiology of risk and protective factors > socioeconomic status and health
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socioeconomic status and health  

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  • Socioeconomic status (SES), traditionally assessed by income, education, and occupation, reflects individuals' material and social resources. Various theories of social stratification emphasize different aspects of SES and suggest different types of measurement. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health and Behavior; Socioeconomic Status and Health]

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