Examining the Contribution of Socioeconomic Status to Well-Being

Health is a condition of mind and physical well being in which infirmity and illness are absent. A healthy individual is free from all diseases, as he is not sick and does not run the risk of contracting them. To maintain this healthy condition, proper diet and exercise are important. We can achieve it through proper weight management, regular exercises and a healthy lifestyle. It is important to note that all these things cannot be done alone.

In order to attain good physical health, there are many ways to reduce the risks of getting ill. One of the ways to reduce the risks of getting ill is through avoiding unnecessary stress and tension. We can do this by doing our job in a relaxed manner. Stress can have negative effects on our health, leading to different illnesses like heart diseases, high blood pressure, stroke etc. Therefore, it is important that we learn to manage our work stress properly. Taking time out for relaxation is also very helpful to people who want to maintain good physical well-being.

Another way of maintaining good physical and mental health is through proper sleep and rest. Mental disorders like schizophrenia, depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder are more common among people who experience frequent mental disruptions. People who sleep less often also face higher risks of developing mental disorders and other health problems.

Socioeconomic status has a direct impact on health. A healthy diet, reasonable amount of physical activity and balanced lifestyle choices have been identified as protective factors against health complications. Poor socioeconomic status can lead to a decrease in health and a higher risk of acquiring certain diseases. As a result, it is important that people living in poverty make wise lifestyle choices and adopt good eating habits. In addition, they should take note of the different preventive services and healthy lifestyle choices that could keep them from contracting illnesses.

Socioeconomic status has a greater impact on health even for those with good physical well-being. The effects of income disparity are particularly wide-reaching among lower socioeconomic groups. A poor diet, lack of exercise and a sedentary lifestyle are some of the factors that contribute to the development of these discrepancies. These lifestyle choices lead to negative health consequences, especially when they occur over an extended period of time. The persistence of these discrepancies may lead to health problems and disability. The occurrence of these discrepancies also contributes to gaps in basic knowledge about preventable and controllable health problems.

These studies show that physical well-being is not the only important aspect of good health. Good mental health is equally important. It plays a key role in preventing complications and achieving optimal health. Socioeconomic status should be taken into consideration when assessing the level of a person’s overall well-being.