Question

As explained in the paradox video about health, SES seems to be a "fundamental cause" of health: it improves health by providing better access to information and technology. This claim is supported by the finding that health outcomes for the rich are:

Question 8 options:
always better
better when the causes of a health problem are understood
usually the same as for everyone else
due to selection

Answer 1

The claim that SES (socioeconomic status) is a "fundamental cause" of health and improves health by providing better access to information and technology is supported by the finding that health outcomes for the rich are:

d) due to selection

The concept of selection refers to the idea that individuals with higher socioeconomic status have certain advantages, resources, and opportunities that contribute to better health outcomes. It implies that individuals with higher SES tend to have better health outcomes because they are able to select and access factors that promote health, such as quality healthcare, education, and healthier environments.