Overview
Class and health outcomes are closely linked, with social class significantly influencing an individual's health status and access to healthcare. Lower social classes often face barriers that lead to poorer health outcomes, including limited access to preventive care and higher rates of chronic dise...
Key Terms
Example: Education and income are key social determinants.
Example: Racial minorities often face health disparities.
Example: Access can be limited by location or cost.
Example: Low economic status can lead to poor health outcomes.
Example: Vaccination programs are a public health policy.
Example: Community health initiatives aim to improve local health.
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Key Concepts
social determinantshealth disparitiesaccess to healthcareeconomic status