Health variations (HHRI)

Question 1

Gender Inequality

Answer 1

England- men historically mine so exposed to particulates an risks, lower life expectancy

Africa- mineral mining- men face respiratory diseases whilst mother raises family

Question 2

Socio-economic inequality

Answer 2

Lower groups= more risky and physically demanding jobs

Lower education rates- affects attitudes to healthy lifestyles, high-paid jobs

Question 3

Ethnicity inequality

Answer 3

Indigenous and minorities have lowest life expectancies within a country

Physical isolation from services- indigenous live isolated in remote rural locations= restricted access to healthcare,
severe diseases undiagnosed, large risk of infection if cut- resort to herbal, traditional medicines

Health services not in line with cultural preferences- medical attention mixed-gender so avoid
those that rely on natural resources eg First Nations, Canada

Question 4

What case study supports ethnic variations in health within a country?

Answer 4

Australia life expectancy- 79.7 (m), 83.1(f)
Aboriginal life expectancy 10 years lower than non-indigenous
Due to:
-Poor housing
-Dispossession of their traditional lands
-Low education level
-High unemployment
-Life style - alcohol abuse, heavy smoking
-Lack of transport to the medical centres

faced genocide since British colonisation in 1788
no acceptance from Aus government until 1967

Question 5

How does government investment improve healthcare?

Answer 5

increases life expectac