Mykaela Barr
SOC 100
According to the textbook, Susan Mayer found that study after study had showed a childhood spent in poverty was associated with poor health, behavioral problems, and ultimately continued poverty as an adult. In 1967, a study found that men who held lower ranks, and therefore, lower status had much higher rates of common illnesses and higher mortality rates. This study lasted for over 10 years. The men in lower ranks had more risk factors, including obesity, high levels of stress, and low levels of physical activity. The Whitehall study has shown that who you are, where you live, how much you earn, and what you do for a living all play a big role in determining your health. In the US, whites hold a larger advantage in health
SOC 100
According to the textbook, Susan Mayer found that study after study had showed a childhood spent in poverty was associated with poor health, behavioral problems, and ultimately continued poverty as an adult. In 1967, a study found that men who held lower ranks, and therefore, lower status had much higher rates of common illnesses and higher mortality rates. This study lasted for over 10 years. The men in lower ranks had more risk factors, including obesity, high levels of stress, and low levels of physical activity. The Whitehall study has shown that who you are, where you live, how much you earn, and what you do for a living all play a big role in determining your health. In the US, whites hold a larger advantage in health