Health Determinants

Question 1

Social gradient

Answer 1

Upper, middle and lower class = health status is linked to their placing on the social ladder

Question 2

Unemployment

Answer 2

Unemployed for extended periods = stress, anxiety and depression

Question 3

Early life

Answer 3

Poor fetal development (inadequate diet, stress, drug use) can have long lasting effects = impact education, socialization and emotional

Question 4

Social Exclusion

Answer 4

Individual excluded due to unemployment, homelessness, poverty, racism or discrimination

Question 5

Work

Answer 5

Safety, interaction between staff and the control over work life impact health

Question 6

Stress

Answer 6

Extreme or prolonged stress = anxiety, headaches, low self esteem, reduced mental capacity and frequent infections

Question 7

Addiction

Answer 7

Physical and emotional strain = cost of substance

Question 8

Food

Answer 8

What we eat affects our physical health = healthy, nutritious is for growth, development and vitality

Question 9

Transport

Answer 9

High public transport use = fewer admissions, increases opportunity and improve health incomes

Question 10

Social support

Answer 10

Positive, close relationships will have better health status and live longer opposed to those who are socially isolated.

Question 11

Culture

Answer 11

Cultural expectations will influence decisions regarding things like food choices, help seeking, rituals and traditions