What are some common stereotypes of the poor? How do these stereotypes contribute to the poor being held responsible for their health status?
Determinants of Health Although inequalities in income and education underlie many health disparities, the poor are sometimes held responsible for their health status. For instance, Dr. Ichiro Kawachi, a Harvard University professor and social epidemiologist, reports that the ability to avoid negative health behaviors like smoking and eating unhealthy foods depends on access to “income, […]
