Health Inequalities Flashcards
(24 cards)
Who does smoking effect more/ who smokes more on average?
Poorer people smoke more on average
Who suffers more from smoke related illness/death
Poorer people
Why do they suffer from this more
They are more likely to be stressed out due to their situation financially or due to low self esteem
alcohol
Who drinks more on average?
On average rich people actually drink more
Who suffers more negative effects
Poorer people are more likely to suffer negative effects of alcohol
Why are they more likely?
They have worse environment and less food than richer people etc
diet
Who is more likely to die of heart disease?
Poor people are 5 times more likely to die of heart disease
Why?
Junk food and unhealthy stuff is cheaper than good healthy food- also food stores will supply these options less due to no demand
Exercise
How much exercise are adults meant to do per day?
150 mins of moderate exercise
75 mins of vigourous exercise
How much exercise are children meant to do per day?
At least 60 mins of excercise per day
How many met the guidlines
69% of people over 16 met their goals everyday
How many men met the goals?
73% of men met their goals
How many women women met the goals
65%
How many children didn’t meet the goals?
29% didn’t meet the goals in 2021
Why don’t women excercise?
Live in an unsafe area
Becoming a mother
ACES
What are ACES?
They are adverse childhood experiences. When someone has had a difficult home life or social circumstances growing up
What did the US ACEs study find?
Almost 2 thirds of Americans had at least one ACE
One in five reported three or more ACES
How does exposure to trauma lead to damaged health?
Can lead to adverse mental health and educational outcomes
How does toxic stress damage the immune system?
Activation of stress hormones increase inflammation in the body
Can lead to damage of the heart, arteries, higher infection risk and damage to immune system
Key words
- toxic stress
-pleasure/ rewards part of the brain
-substance abuse
-developing immune system
