The finding that even the upper middle class lives shorter than the uppermost class, and that every class lives longer than the one directly below it is evidence of what?

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The fact that there is a social gradient in mortality, with every class living longer than the one directly below it, indicates that there are social determinants of health at play. This could include factors such as access to healthcare, living conditions, and other social and economic factors that impact health outcomes. It is not necessarily related to educational differences or deprivation, although those factors may also play a role in health disparities. Social patterning of disease is related to the same underlying factors that influence the social gradient in mortality, so it is a close second choice, but C is the best answer.

The Finding That Even the Upper Middle Class Lives Shorter