The documentary "Unnatural Causes" explores the lives of several Louisville, Kentucky, residents at different socioeconomic status levels and from various racial backgrounds. It found that poorer Louisville residents suffered greater rates of illness and died earlier than wealthier ones. What is this an example of?

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Deprivation amplification refers to the phenomenon where individuals who are already disadvantaged (e.g., economically) experience further negative effects due to their circumstances, such as poorer health outcomes. This is what the documentary highlights by showing the correlation between socioeconomic status and health disparities.

The Documentary "Unnatural Causes" Explores the Lives of Several Louisville