Modified Kuppuswamy socioeconomic scale 2023: stratification and updates
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20233487Keywords:
SES, Scale, Consumer price index, Inflation, IncomeAbstract
Socioeconomic status (SES) is evaluated by considering a family's income, level of education, and occupation of head of household. SES serves as significant indicator of the family's overall health and their access to resources. Modified Kuppuswamy scale is among the most used tools to assess SES of urban residents, but it necessitates regular updates due to consistent inflation. In this study, present updated version of modified Kuppuswamy socioeconomic scale for the year 2023 in India. Additionally, we have further refined the income points for the scales that were previously underutilized. This refinement aims to ensure more accurate categorization of families based on their societal position.
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