Factors influencing/variations in health status

Question 1

factors influencing health status

Answer 1

smoking
overconsumption of alcohol
underconsumption of dairy
underconsumption of fruit/veg
high BMI
fibre underconsumption
sugar/salt overconsumption
low intake of iron
high intake of fat

Question 2

biological factors

Answer 2

genetics
body weight
birth weight
blood cholesterol
blood pressure
glucose regulation

Question 3

sociocultural factors

Answer 3

SES
social isolation/exclusion
unemployment
early life experiences
cultural factors
access to healthcare
food security

Question 4

environmental factors

Answer 4

housing
work environment
urban/infrastructure design
climate/climate change
water/air quality

Question 5

male vs female

Answer 5

males=higher rates of BOD, lower life expectancy, higher mortality rates, risky behaviour due to testosterone
=work in dangerous environments, outside w exposure to UV
=gender stereotypes and cultural influences mean less likely to access healthcare

Question 6

low vs high SES

Answer 6

low SES=higher rates of disability, higher rates of mortality, lower life expectancy, higher BOD

Question 7

rural vs urban

Answer 7

rural=higher rates of preventable diseases, lower life expectancy, higher rates of injury, higher rates of morbidity from; diabetes, arthritis, asthma, dental decay

Question 8

indigenous vs non-indigenous

Answer 8

indigenous=more likely to have high BMI, high blood pressure, impaired glucose regulation, low birth weight
= high rates of unemployment, low SES, social exclusion, lower levels of education, food insecurity
=poorer quality and overcrowded housing, poor sanitation systems, lack of access to healthcare