Socioeconomic factors are the social and economic influences that shape an individual’s or a community’s status in society. These factors include income, education, occupation, social class, and other elements that contribute to one’s overall socioeconomic position.
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Ephi Lu. (2024). Socioeconomic Factors. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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