Jose, who was trained as a high-school teacher in Mexico, immigrated to a large city in the United States ten years ago. He now works two minimum wage jobs to make ends meet, and his health is declining. How might a sociologist explain this?
A. Jose's traditional Mexican diet is unhealthy.
B. Jose's decline in health is inevitable due to his family's health history.
C. Jose's economic class status is associated with poor health.
D. Jose's health is declining because he makes poor decisions.
Answer: C
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