In what ways does socioeconomic status affect health?

Socioeconomic status (SES) plays a major role in health. Not only does it affect level of health care, it also affects diet, housing conditions, and environmental conditions that affect health.

The higher your socioeconomic status, generally, the better health care coverage you have. This allows you to get routine check-ups, have surgeries without worrying if you can afford it, etc. It also gives you the opprotunity to find a doctor outside of your insurance network; yes, anyone can use a Dr. outside their network, but persons of higher socioeconomic status can afford to pay for the Dr that isn't covered by insurance.

Higher SES allows you to live in a home with heat and air conditioning, buy groceries (including meat, and fresh veggies), and more.