Class disparities in health outcomes can be likened to educational access in society. If social class is to health outcomes as educational attainment is to job opportunities, then what is the missing component in this analogy? A: B :: C: ?

In this analogy, we are comparing how social class affects health outcomes to how educational attainment affects job opportunities. The missing component in this analogy is the idea of "social class" itself. So, if we say that social class (A) leads to health outcomes (B), and educational attainment (C) leads to job opportunities (D), it follows that social class is to health outcomes as educational attainment is to job opportunities. For example, someone from a higher social class may have better access to healthcare and healthier food options, just as a person with a higher level of education may have better job prospects and higher income. This shows how both social class and education can significantly influence important life outcomes.