marmot report Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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what do the social determinants of health include
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- income and social status
- education
- employment
- social support networks
- access to healthcare
- housing and environment
2
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the marmot review 2010
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- identified health inequalities across UK
- proposed 6 key policy objectives, including early child development, education, employment and healthy environments
3
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the marmot review 2020
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10 years on…
- found that inequalities have worsened esp in deprived areas
- highlight need for urgent policy action to reverse widening health gaps
- the health gap has grown between wealthy and deprived areas
- child poverty has increased
4
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the UK health approach
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- shifts focus from treatment to prevention
- emphasises population health rather than individual care
- recognises that social factors heavily influence outcomes
5
Q
what is my role as an allied health professional
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- understand how my patient’s social circumstances affect their health
- promote health literacy, access and empowerment
- advocate for services that reduce inequality
6
Q
what are the 6 key policies of marmot review 2010
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- give every child the best start in life
- enable all children, young people and adults to maximise their capabilities and enjoy life
- ensure healthy standard of living for all
- create and develop healthy and sustainable places and communities
7
Q
what is the life course theory
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disadvantage starts before birth and accumulates before life
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