Income provides economic resources that shape choices about housing, education, child care, food, medical care, and more. Wealth, the accumulation of savings and assets, helps cushion and protect us in times of economic distress. As income and wealth increase or decrease, so do opportunities for health.
Length of Life is the time between birth and death. We measure how long people live to reveal what might have led to early deaths. We investigate length of life among population groups to help us understand differences in health outcomes.
