The article discusses socioeconomic disparities in health in the United States, highlighting the lack of routine public health data on these disparities compared to Europe. While European countries have long used socioeconomic class to monitor health, the U.S. has historically focused on race or ethnicity. The study examines health indicators across income and education levels, revealing that those with the lowest income and education are least healthy, though even middle-income groups are less healthy than the wealthiest. Disparities are more pronounced among non-Hispanic Blacks and Whites than Hispanics. The study emphasizes the need for policies addressing both socioeconomic and racial/ethnic disparities, as health outcomes are closely linked to social hierarchies. It also notes that health gradients may reflect factors like relative deprivation, work conditions, and chronic stress, which are more prevalent in lower socioeconomic groups. The findings suggest that health disparities are widespread and persistent, with significant implications for public health policy. The study underscores the importance of examining both socioeconomic and racial disparities in health to develop effective interventions and policies. The research highlights the need for more comprehensive data collection and analysis to better understand and address health inequalities in the U.S.The article discusses socioeconomic disparities in health in the United States, highlighting the lack of routine public health data on these disparities compared to Europe. While European countries have long used socioeconomic class to monitor health, the U.S. has historically focused on race or ethnicity. The study examines health indicators across income and education levels, revealing that those with the lowest income and education are least healthy, though even middle-income groups are less healthy than the wealthiest. Disparities are more pronounced among non-Hispanic Blacks and Whites than Hispanics. The study emphasizes the need for policies addressing both socioeconomic and racial/ethnic disparities, as health outcomes are closely linked to social hierarchies. It also notes that health gradients may reflect factors like relative deprivation, work conditions, and chronic stress, which are more prevalent in lower socioeconomic groups. The findings suggest that health disparities are widespread and persistent, with significant implications for public health policy. The study underscores the importance of examining both socioeconomic and racial disparities in health to develop effective interventions and policies. The research highlights the need for more comprehensive data collection and analysis to better understand and address health inequalities in the U.S.