As people move down the social hierarchy, health deteriorates and death rates increase. Which of the following is also associated with a lower position on the social hierarchy?

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Research has shown that individuals lower on the social hierarchy experience higher levels of stress, which can lead to negative health outcomes such as increased risk for heart disease and mental health issues. While prenatal care is important for all pregnant individuals regardless of social status, it is not necessarily associated with position on the social hierarchy. Similarly, incidence of schizophrenia and IQ levels are not consistently associated with social status.

As People Move Down the Social Hierarchy, Health Deteriorates and Death