Because it is a private center, our patients mostly belong to the middle or upper socioeconomic sections of society; however, through our charitable free clinics, several poor patients also attend the clinic.
Otherwise, delay in action can make the obesity problem too deeply entrenched and resource intensive to uproot, and, even worse, starts inequitably affecting the lower socioeconomic sections more, as has happened in many developed nations, the so-called 'reversal' of their socioeconomic gradient.
In 'Measles among Roma in Bulgaria and HIV among PWID in Greece: the impact of socioeconomic contexts' section, socioeconomic contexts and the impact of the financial crisis are examined for their influence on disease outcomes.
Rising unemployment and the prospect of public health budget cuts can increase the risk of infectious disease transmission (44, 46), with a prominent example being an outbreak of HIV among people who inject drugs (PWID) in Greece (see 'Measles among Roma in Bulgaria and HIV among PWID in Greece: the impact of socioeconomic contexts' section) (47, 48).
Linkages between pregnancy, family planning, beliefs, behaviors, and fortified foods are complex and need further study (see the section Socioeconomic context and position).
It comprises 16 questions, categorized into three different sections; socioeconomic (5 Questions), current dwelling unit characteristics (7 Questions), and housing demand characteristics (4 Questions).
The in-depth interview guide comprised three sections; the first section included socioeconomic information and cultural background of extreme poor households; the second section included maternal care practices and rituals which covered pregnancy care, delivery care, and postpartum care; and the last part included their beliefs regarding the care practices and recommendations.
More than most schools, Middle Township draws from a wide cross-section of socioeconomic groups.
A large number of children from a cross-section of socioeconomic backgrounds were included in the study.
The questionnaire consists of sections on socioeconomic, demographic, health status, water supply as well as on their occupations which might expose them to As or Cd.
