The relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and risk factors for cardiovascular disease depends on the indicator used.
High SES groups, based on income level, had a higher prevalence of elevated waist circumference (WC) and obesity than did the low-income group.
High SES groups, based on educational attainment, had higher prevalence of elevated triglycerides but lower prevalence of obesity than did low-education groups.
High SES groups, based on assets index, had higher prevalence of elevated WC, elevated triglycerides, and insulin resistance.