Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health

The Korean Society for Preventive Medicine (대한예방의학회)
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A Review on Socioeconomic Position Indicators in Health Inequality Research

건강 불평등 연구에서 사회경제적 위치 지표의 개념과 활용

  • Choi, Yong-Jun (Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Health Services Research Center, Hallym University) ;
  • Jeong, Baek-Geun (Department of Preventive Medicine, Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Cho, Sung-Il (School of Public Health, Seoul National University) ;
  • JungChoi, Kyung-Hee (Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, KyungHee University Medical Center) ;
  • Jang, Soong-Nang (Institute of Health and Environment, Seoul National University) ;
  • Kang, Min-Ah (Department of Public Administration, College of Social Sciences, Ewha Womans University) ;
  • Khang, Young-Ho (Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine)
  • 최용준 (한림대학교 의과대학 사회의학교실 및 한림대학교 사회의학연구소) ;
  • 정백근 (경상대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실 및 건강과학연구원) ;
  • 조성일 (서울대학교 보건대학원) ;
  • 정최경희 (경희의료원 산업의학과) ;
  • 장숙랑 (서울대학교 보건환경연구소) ;
  • 강민아 (이화여자대학교 행정학과) ;
  • 강영호 (울산대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실)
  • Published : 2007.11.30
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Abstract

Objectives : Socioeconomic position (SEP) refers to the socioeconomic factors that influence which position an individual or group of people will hold within the structure of a society. In this study, we provide a comprehensive review of various indicators of SEP, including education level, occupation-based SEP, income and wealth, area SEP, life-course SEP, and SEP indicators for women, elderly and youth. Methods and results : This report provides a brief theoretical background and discusses the measurement, interpretation issues, advantages and limitations associated with the use of each SEP indicator. We also describe some problems that arise when selecting SEP indicators and highlight the indicators that appear to be appropriate for health inequality research. Some practical information for use in health inequality research in South Korea is also presented. Conclusions : Investigation into the associations between various SEP indicators and health outcomes can provide a more complete understanding of mechanisms between SEP and health. The relationship between specific SEP indicators and specific health outcomes can vary by country due to the differences in the historical, socioeconomic, and cultural contexts of the SEP indicators.

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