Socioeconomic Status and Environment Assignment | Socioeconomic Status and Environment
July 1st, 2020
Discuss how one’s socioeconomic status influences choice in the living environment in terms of access to quality food/water, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc. Consider the role that structural bias and racism can play in both living environments and environmental exposure.
Reference:
Bhatia R, Wernham A. Integrating human health into environmental impact assessment: an unrealized opportunity for environmental health and justice. Environ Health Perspect. 2008;116(8):991–1000. doi:10.1289/ehp.11132 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2516559/