What are the health impacts of socioeconomic disparities in toxic exposure?
The health impacts of toxic exposure are often exacerbated by socioeconomic disparities. Individuals from lower SES backgrounds might experience higher rates of chronic diseases, such as asthma, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases, due to prolonged exposure to harmful substances. Furthermore, limited access to healthcare can delay diagnosis and treatment, worsening the health outcomes. Health disparities are thus both a cause and a consequence of differential toxic exposure.
