Race and Ethnicity Influence Health,and So Does Socioeconomic Status (SES)

question 34

Essay

Race and ethnicity influence health,and so does socioeconomic status (SES).How do sociologists explain the association between race/ethnicity and health? How does SES influence that association (that is,does high SES always predict greater health and longevity,regardless of race/ethnicity)?

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