The independent contribution of neighborhood disadvantage and individual‐level socioeconomic position to self‐reported oral health: a multilevel analysis

Abstract

The socioeconomic characteristics of neighborhoods are important for oral health over and above the socioeconomic characteristics of the people living in those neighborhoods. Policies and interventions to improve population oral health should be directed at the social, physical and infrastructural characteristics of places as well as individuals (i.e. the traditional target of intervention efforts).

Socioeconomic status and quality of life in population‐based Australian men: data from the Geelong Osteoporosis Study

“…A shared 'norm' may suggest that within the social fabric of populated areas we should acknowledge the intrinsic value of perception of satisfaction with their neighbourhoods or communities. 25 Indeed, there are suggestions that the characteristics of an area in which an individual resides may influence health outcomes independently of individual behaviours. 25 Whether or not this is perceived equality, or real equality, is irrelevant when considering subjective QOL.…”

“…25 Indeed, there are suggestions that the characteristics of an area in which an individual resides may influence health outcomes independently of individual behaviours. 25 Whether or not this is perceived equality, or real equality, is irrelevant when considering subjective QOL. Importantly, our findings compare favourably with another study that examined social relationships; 42 an observation suggested as a result of fewer items being used to form the social relationships domain of QOL.…”

“…Given the observed clustering of social deprivation, 6,7 the application of validated measures of area-based SES enables investigations to examine the role played by social and economic characteristics that make up an area, 25 and thus influence individuals who reside within that area, on health outcomes. Given the importance of socioeconomic status (SES) as a determinant of health, it is equally important to understand social determinants of QOL.…”

Perfil de los pacientes rehabilitados por medio de prótesis atendidos en servicio público de salud en Ribeirão Preto, Brasil

“…Individuos de baja renta que viven en barrios más pobres o en ciudades con menor índice de desarrollo humano, pierden una mayor cantidad de piezas dentales comparados con aquellos que viven en barrios y/o ciudades más desarrolladas, lo cual es explicado, principalmente, por la renta per cápita (16,23,24). Algunas condiciones sociodemográficas negativas también están relacionadas a una mayor frecuencia de pérdida dental ya que en muchos casos no ofrecen otro tipo de terapias para tratar la enfermedad (8).…”

Neighborhood disadvantage, individual-level socioeconomic position and physical function: A cross-sectional multilevel analysis

“…Previous studies have shown that income and education are likely to be closely linked, but with one influencing the other via distinct aetiological pathways. 47,48 Educational attainment for example, may influence the acquisition of knowledge about appropriate health practices, which may facilitate or constrain one's ability to maintain good physical function; whereas household income is likely to reflect the availability of resources to access health facilities and services. 47,49 This investigation is the first-known study to examine cross-level interactions epidemiological studies.…”