The observed East West differences in relationship between low education and lung function might be ascribed to differences in factual status [ 38, 39] regarding occupational class, material resources, life-style and behavior patterns, with education in Eastern countries not necessarily a good indicator of affluence due to low consistency of SES.
Aside from affluence, talent, a good figure and luck?
In societies marked by dietary scarcity — which is to say in practically any period before the twentieth century and in practically any present-day country outside the developed world — bodily bulk functions as a visible mark of power, affluence, and even good humor.
Have many good Americans groomed on material affluence, or at least the mentality of identifying with it, become fundamentalists of endless progress and gotten spoiled?
It is disturbing to read that Greenwich, Conn., a town of considerable affluence and one assumes good taste, has permitted the destruction of a good portion of its architectural heritage.
Port Talbot had never had it so good, and though the town's affluence was to peak in the late 1960s, it's never had it anywhere near as good since.
There were positive associations between high SES (both parental and material affluence scale) and physical activity, good self-rated health and daily teeth brushing.
"No other mechanism for organising the production and distribution of goods had proved as successful for generating affluence and prosperity".
No other mechanism for organizing the production and distribution of goods had proven as successful at generating affluence and prosperity.
Fifty five percent of respondents were male, the mean (standard deviation) age was 14.5 (2) years, 53% of respondents came from families with high socio-economic status (as defined by the Family Affluence Scale), 92% reported their health status was good, very good or excellent, 11% had a disability.
