... role in determining their health status. Social class is directly related to one's health. The lower classes tend to have higher rates of mortality and disability. The low-income families, suffer from crowded living conditions, poor diet and stress, which all contribute to many illnesses. The middle-to-upper class families face fewer health issues, because they"re better able to afford ... rate(Schaefer P.398). With age come many illnesses. The elderly are troubled by arthritis , and many face visual and hearing impairments. They"re also more vulnerable to severe mental problems. Social...

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