There are persistent and pervasive disparities in the health of Black people compared to non‐
Hispanic Whites in the United States. There are many reasons for this gap; this article …

Research during the past decade shows that social class or socioeconomic status (SES) is
related to satisfaction and stability in romantic unions, the quality of parent‐child …

In the United States, awareness is increasing that medical care alone cannot adequately
improve health overall or reduce health disparities without also addressing where and how …

Socioeconomic status (SES) is defined as a measure of one's combined economic and
social status and tends to be positively associated with better health. This entry focuses on …

The health effects of economic resources (eg, education, employment, and living place) and
psychological assets (eg, self-efficacy, perceived control over life, anger control, and …

Education correlates strongly with most important social and economic outcomes such as
economic success, health, family stability, and social connections. Theories of stratification …

The protective effect of family structure and socioeconomic status (SES) on physical and
mental health is well established. There are reports, however, documenting a smaller return …

Public services represent a key means by which societies seek to reduce inequalities.
However, some people may experience administrative procedures as more burdensome …

Background: Minorities' Diminished Return (MDR) can be defined as smaller health gains
from socioeconomic status (SES) indicators, such as education attainment among ethnic …

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