Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  isopleth(Noun) A line drawn on a map through all points having the same value of some measurable quantity. 2  isopleth(Noun) thermodynamics A line in a phase diagram indicating the same mole fraction.
(a) General. Socially disadvantaged individuals are those who have been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias within American society because of their identities as members of groups and without regard to their individual qualities. The social disadvantage must stem from circumstances beyond their control.
View Full Article (HTML) Get PDF (56K) Socioeconomic status (SES) is defined as a measure of one's combined economic and social status and tends to be positively associated with better health. This entry focuses on the three common measures of socioeconomic status; education, income, and occupation. I include definitions, theoretical background, and empirical support for each of these SES indicators and their relationship with health.