Social model of health Flashcards
(11 cards)
what does the social model of health study
the social factors which cause ill health
if health is not a scientific fact what is it
a relative condition
what do medical professionals (those with power) define individuals as
ill
what does the social model of health highlight
the value laden nature of the medical industry
what does society influence
the health of large groups of people
what is epidermiology
predicting who is most likely to get ill depending on their social background
who studied the marmot review
Michael marmot
how long did the research for the marmot review take
2 years
what did the marmot review conclude
that ill - health has largely societal causes
what are 5 causes of ill health
housing, income, education, social isolation, disability
who are most at risk of poor health
the poor
