The Socio-Economic Environment on Human Health

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THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT ON HUMAN HEALTH.
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Table of contents
1. Determinants of Socioeconomic Situation or Status................................................................3
Income.........................................................................................................................................3
Education.....................................................................................................................................3
Occupation...................................................................................................................................4
2. Health and socioeconomic status.............................................................................................5
3. Education as a strong predictor of health.................................................................................6
4. The Relationship between Socioeconomic Status and Stress..................................................7
5. Chronic stress and the nervous system.....................................................................................7

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Introduction
The socioeconomic status (SES) is the sociological and economic amount of people’s
work experience and their social position. Furthermore, the socioeconomic situation is analyzed
based on a person’s income, educational level, occupation, and their attributes. The
socioeconomic status is divided into three sections which include the high, middle low level
(Marian 2002). The essay discusses the determinants of the socioeconomic situation and ways in
which socioeconomic class or socioeconomic situation impacts people’s health.
1. Determinants of Socioeconomic Situation or Status
Income.
Income is earned in wages, rents, salaries, and profits. Furthermore, it is obtained
through employment, pensions, social security, dividends, trusts, royalties or government
assistance. Income is a standard measure of socioeconomic status because of it more comfortable
to figure it out in most individuals. Income inequality is prevalent in the world. Low-income
communities emphasize meeting the most pressing needs; they do not save wealth or income for
their future generations. Therefore, the income inequality of people in society has increased over
the years (Blumenthal & Jessica 2002).
Education.
High socioeconomic families put more emphasis on education, and it is perceived to be
more critical such families. In poor households, more priority is placed on safety, shelter, and
food. Young people are prone to many social problems and health problems in the United
Kingdom because of their status in society. They face issues such as drug abuse, unwanted
pregnancies, and obesity (Blumenthal & Jessica 2002).