Socioeconomic status and physical health, how are they related? An empirical study based on twins reared apart and twins reared together
Authors:
- Paul LichtensteinPLPaul Lichtenstein
- Jennifer R. HarrisJHJennifer R. Harris
- Nancy L. PedersenNPNancy L. Pedersen
- G.E. McClearnGMG.E. McClearn
- 1 February 1993
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Elsevier in Social Science & Medicine
- Vol. 36 (4) , 441-450
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