People with Higher Socioeconomic Status (SES) Can Expect to Live

question 95

Essay

People with higher socioeconomic status (SES) can expect to live longer lives and have a greater physical well-being than those in lower socioeconomic status groups. What factors contribute to these unequal health outcomes?

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Definitions:

Stable Positive Charge

An atomic or subatomic particle's constant state of having more protons than electrons, resulting in a net positive charge.

Unstable Positive Charge

Refers to a positive ion (cation) that lacks stability, often making it highly reactive and short-lived.

Glial Cells

Supportive cells in the nervous system that do not conduct nerve impulses but provide nutrition, support, and protection for neurons.

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.