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What is

socioeconomic status

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Pronunciation: /soʊˌsiˌoʊˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk ˈstætəs/

socioeconomic status

Definition

A way of describing people based on their education, income, and type of job. Socioeconomic status is usually described as low, medium, and high. People with a lower socioeconomic status usually have less access to financial, educational, social, and health resources than those with a higher socioeconomic status. As a result, they are more likely to be in poor health and have chronic health conditions and disabilities. Also called SES.