The Biological Consequences of Socioeconomic Inequalities

摘要

Despite the vast literature analyzing the association between socioeconomic status (SES) and health, fundamental questions such as how and when this relationship emerges remain unanswered. The identification of the causal mechanism producing the SES health gradient is essential, not only for social scientists, but also policymakers. The design and implementation of effective interventions aimed at improving the life of the most vulnerable people hinges on the precise comprehension of these causal channels.