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Kuppuswamy Scale for socio-economic status is based on

Income of the family, No.of livestocks, No.of acres of farm land

Income of the family, No.of members in the family, Education of head of family

No. of vehicles in family, Occupation of head of family, Education of head of family

Income, Occupation of head of family, Education of head of family

High-Yield Explanation

Modified Kuppuswamy scale: For socioeconomic status Is used for Urban families Is based on 3 parameters Education status of head of family Occupation of head of family Income of the family per month Scoring: Each component is given a weighted score and summed up Socio-economic classes based on Scores: Score Socio-economic class 26-29 I 16-25 II 11-15 III 05-10 IV <05 V Udai peek scale: Is for Rural families Is not dependent on income Ref: Textbook of community Medicine by Sunderlal, 2nd edition Pgno: 17

Kuppuswamy Scale for socio-economic status is based on

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