Inequalities in Health Flashcards
What is a way of measuring socioeconomic status?
NS-SEC
What is a way of measuring deprivation
Index of multiple deprivation (from census data)
What is the effect of deprivation on health?
Lower life expectancy and QoL
What are some gender differences in health?
Males have more suicide/violence/mortality
Females have greater life expectancy, but more disability and life limiting illness
What is the artefact explanation for health inequality?
From the Black report
Statistical collection issues
In fact, statistics underestimate inequality, so this has been completely discredited
What is the social selection explanation for health inequality?
Health status dictates social position
What is the behavioural/cultural explanation for health inequality?
Ill health is due to conscious decisions and cultural differences
What is the materialist explanation for health inequality?
Inequality causes unequal access to health
What is the psychosocial explanation for health inequality`.
Stress leads to ill health, different groups have different stress levels
How does income distribution affect health inequality?
Essentially, the most egalitarian society will have the best health
What is the difference between inequality and inequity?
Inequality is just difference in access
Inequity is inequality that is unfair and avoidable
What patterns of access do deprived populations show?
Inc. rates of GP/emergency services usage
Lower use of preventative services
