People at the lower end of the socioeconomic ladder have worse health for almost every disease and medical condition than do those at the top.One reason for this is

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Continuous environmental stressors, such as living in poverty and being exposed to environmental toxins, can have a negative impact on health over time. Malingering and heredity are not significant factors in explaining the health disparities seen between socioeconomic groups, while cultural reinforcers may play a role but are not as significant as environmental factors.

People at the Lower End of the Socioeconomic Ladder Have