An Update on B.G.Prasads Socio-Economic Classification

Dr. Nazia Tabassum1*, Dr.R.L.Lakshman Rao2

1- Post Graduate, Community Medicine Department, Osmania Medical College.
2- Professor and Head of the Department, Community Medicine Department, Osmania Medical College.

ABSTRACT

Social Stratification is division of society into various strata based on the socio demographic characteristics of the individuals. The important parameters that are used in stratification are Education, Occupation and Income. B.G.Prasads Classification was first introduced in 1961.It was based on the per capita income. It is simple to calculate and is subjected to constant change from time to time with inflation. Socioeconomic classification is an important predictor of the health status of an individual or a family.

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