Health and health behaviors in China: Anomalies in the SES-health gradient?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2022.101069
Abstract: Objectives Fundamental Cause Theory (FCT) predicts that higher socioeconomic status (SES) leads to better health outcomes, through mechanisms including health-promoting behaviors. Most studies supporting FCT use data from Western countries. However, limited empirical studies from… read more here.
Keywords: risk; health; education; ses health ... See more keywords
Decomposing the Causes of the Socioeconomic StatusâHealth Gradient with Biometrical Modeling
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DOI: 10.1080/00273171.2016.1265434
Abstract: The consistent relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and health has been widely covered in both the popularmedia and scientific journals. These articles argue that physical health inequalities are caused by material disadvantage directly (e.g., access… read more here.
Keywords: ses health; socioeconomic status; health; health gradient ... See more keywords
Socioeconomic influences on brain function: implications for health
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DOI: 10.1111/nyas.13862
Abstract: Socioeconomicâbased disparities in physical health outcomes are well established, with individuals from lower socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds being more likely to experience chronic disease morbidity and early mortality compared to those from higher SES strata.… read more here.
Keywords: socioeconomic influences; influences brain; brain function; ses health ... See more keywords