REQUIRED READINGS MODULE 2

Question 1

Why is equity seen as a priority? (Lecture 12)

Answer 1

Equity is prioritised because less privileged groups experience significantly higher risks of nearly all diseases across all ages and genders

Question 2

What does Level 1 (Individual) intervention focus on? (Dalgren and whitehead model)

Answer 2

Individual lifestyle factors where people have some choice, such as health education and support for groups with unhealthy lifestyles. Not only that but the sex, age and gender factors.

Question 3

What is targeted at Level 2 (community so the social + living and working conditions) interventions?

Answer 3

Strengthening social and community networks and improving living and working conditions (where you work, live and quality of these environments), such as families, friends, and community organizations.

Question 4

What characterizes Level 3 interventions?

Answer 4

Long-term structural changes like economic policies, tax systems, trade agreements, and environmental regulations.

Question 5

Which level of intervention often has the greatest potential to reduce health inequities?

Answer 5

Level 3 – structural or upstream interventions targeting societal and environmental factors.