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What characterizes socioeconomic status (SES) according to the text?
What characterizes socioeconomic status (SES) according to the text?
Who is more likely to prioritize reducing health inequalities?
Who is more likely to prioritize reducing health inequalities?
What does the social gradient in health and illness refer to?
What does the social gradient in health and illness refer to?
In which publication would you most likely find information about socioeconomic status and health?
In which publication would you most likely find information about socioeconomic status and health?
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What is the main focus of the World Health Organization's 2008 report?
What is the main focus of the World Health Organization's 2008 report?
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What is a matter of social justice?
What is a matter of social justice?
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Which factor was consistently related to poorer health in a longitudinal study of middle-aged Finnish men?
Which factor was consistently related to poorer health in a longitudinal study of middle-aged Finnish men?
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In a cross-sectional, retrospective study of Europeans, what was the correlation between socioeconomic status (SES) and health like in childhood?
In a cross-sectional, retrospective study of Europeans, what was the correlation between socioeconomic status (SES) and health like in childhood?
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What did the review of mediating factors of the relationship between SES and health indicate about health literacy?
What did the review of mediating factors of the relationship between SES and health indicate about health literacy?
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In Australia, which factor is more likely to be reported or experienced by people in regional and remote areas compared to urban areas?
In Australia, which factor is more likely to be reported or experienced by people in regional and remote areas compared to urban areas?
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What is the impact of increased remoteness on life expectancy in Australia?
What is the impact of increased remoteness on life expectancy in Australia?
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What is the likelihood of men in outer regional and remote areas in Australia showing high levels of psychological distress?
What is the likelihood of men in outer regional and remote areas in Australia showing high levels of psychological distress?
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Amongst women in regional and remote areas in Australia, what trend is observed in fertility rates?
Amongst women in regional and remote areas in Australia, what trend is observed in fertility rates?
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In the context of socioeconomic status (SES) and health disparities, what does the evidence suggest about the mediating role of health literacy?
In the context of socioeconomic status (SES) and health disparities, what does the evidence suggest about the mediating role of health literacy?
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Study Notes
Socioeconomic Status (SES) and Health
- Socioeconomic status (SES) is characterized by factors such as occupation, education, and income.
Health Inequalities and Justice
- Individuals with a higher SES are more likely to prioritize reducing health inequalities.
- Health inequalities are a matter of social justice.
Social Gradient in Health and Illness
- The social gradient in health and illness refers to the step-wise decrease in health outcomes as socioeconomic status decreases.
Publication and Report on SES and Health
- Publications from the World Health Organization (WHO) are likely to have information about socioeconomic status and health.
- The WHO's 2008 report focuses on the social determinants of health.
Studies on SES and Health
- A longitudinal study of middle-aged Finnish men found that low socioeconomic status was consistently related to poorer health.
- A cross-sectional, retrospective study of Europeans found an inverse correlation between socioeconomic status (SES) and health in childhood.
- A review of mediating factors of the relationship between SES and health indicated that health literacy is a key mediating factor.
Health Disparities in Australia
- In Australia, people in regional and remote areas are more likely to report or experience poor health compared to those in urban areas.
- Increased remoteness is associated with decreased life expectancy in Australia.
- Men in outer regional and remote areas in Australia are more likely to show high levels of psychological distress.
- Amongst women in regional and remote areas in Australia, fertility rates are observed to be lower.
- The evidence suggests that health literacy plays a mediating role in the relationship between SES and health disparities.
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Test your knowledge about the impact of socioeconomic status on health, as well as the influence of geographic location and culture. Explore the social gradient of health and illness within countries at different income levels.
