How social and economic determinants contribute to health inequalities Flashcards
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What are social and economic determinants in relation to health?
Factors that can have an impact on health and well-being, including social, physical, and economic environments such as housing, leisure, employment, income, geographical location, air quality, and education.
How can lifestyle choices affect health?
Lifestyle choices can have both positive and negative effects on health. Examples include:
* Diet
* Physical exercise
* Use of alcohol, cigarettes, non-prescribed drugs
* Sexual activity
* Other risk-taking activities.
What are some economic conditions affecting health?
Economic conditions include:
* Unemployment
* Income
* Economic inactivity
* Type of employment
* Workplace conditions and access to jobs, housing, education, and care services.
What does tackling health inequalities involve?
Improving people’s social and economic prospects and avoiding actions that can damage health.
What social and community influences can impact health?
Influences include:
* Family organization and roles
* Citizen power and influence
* Social support and social networks
* Neighbourliness
* Sense of belonging
* Local pride
* Divisions in community
* Social isolation
* Peer pressure
* Community identity
* Cultural and spiritual ethos
* Racism
* Other forms of social exclusion.
What is individual responsibility in health?
Empowering individuals to take personal responsibility for improving their own health through actions like stopping smoking or eating healthily.
What are some determinants of health that individuals cannot control?
Determinants include:
* Access to medical services
* Environmental pollution
* Other caring services
* Careers advice
* Shops and commercial services
* Public amenities
* Transport
* Education and training
* Information technology.
Who is most likely to suffer from health inequalities in Wales?
Groups likely to suffer include:
* Children living in poverty
* Individuals living in economically disadvantaged areas
* People with disabilities
* People seeking asylum
* Single parent families
* Lesbian and gay individuals
* Some ethnic minority groups.
What environmental and sustainability factors affect health?
Factors include:
* Age
* Government policies
* Income
* Economic development
* Biological diversity
* Built environment
* Climate
* Neighbourhood design
* Housing.
What are some personal characteristics that can influence health?
Characteristics include:
* Sex
* Age
* Ethnic group
* Hereditary factors
* Religion
* Beliefs.
What impact does geographical location have on health?
People in economically disadvantaged and isolated areas often find it more difficult to access services, negatively impacting their health.
What are adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)?
Experiences that negatively affect an individual’s health and well-being during childhood.
Fill in the blank: Life expectancy at birth is around _______ years higher in the least deprived areas than in the most deprived areas.
9
True or False: The gaps between the least and most deprived areas in health outcomes are decreasing.
False
What is the current economic climate affecting in Wales?
It challenges opportunities to improve health for people, public services, the private sector, and the government.
What is the government strategy to tackle health inequalities in Wales?
Promote ways of working together to tackle health inequalities.
