Causal Inference
Socioeconomic status (SES) refers to an individual’s or family’s social and economic position in relation to others, based on income, education, and occupation. This status significantly impacts access to resources, opportunities, and overall well-being, often influencing health outcomes and behaviors. Understanding SES is crucial because it can act as a confounding variable in research, affecting the relationship between exposure and outcome.
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