Washington Post journalists speak with top experts about the medical toll of racial inequality and ways to address disparities in health care. Associate editor Jonathan Capehart begins with assistant ...

A recent sociological study explored how children's health habits are shaped by their families and communities and how those habits are connected to social class. Researchers said policies seeking to ...

According to the literature on social class analysis, both subjective and objective dimensions should be considered, since the perception of social position can influence economic behaviour and ...

This isn't just about smoking – the research shows that ethnic background and social circumstances play crucial roles in both ...

Large social and economic inequalities persist among UK doctors, with those from a professional background six times more likely to become a medical practitioner than those from a working-class ...

A study by Canadian public health experts linked income inequality to mental health trends. The study suggests that feeling poor compared to others increases risk of health problems. Solutions include ...

Written by Daniel J. Mulligan, MA, on behalf of the Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates Years ago, I casually dropped the acronym “SES” while discussing research with a friend who works as a nurse.