society and health Flashcards
what should all paramedics assess on a patient?
Psychological state.
Physiological state.
Behavioural state.
Social state.
what are the different social determinants of health
Social Gradient.
Stress.
Early Life.
Social Exclusion.
Work.
Unemployment.
Social Support.
Addiction.
Food.
Transport.
what is the social gradient meaning?
A person’s socio economic status can affect their health throughout life.
Poor social status doubles the chances of severe illness.
how can housing affect health?
There are complex association between housing and health, some of the associations include:
Housing quality.
Accessibility to local amenities.
Solid, secure housing is linked to good physical and mental health.
Poor housing can be linked to longer hospital stays.
how has the government reduced prioritised child poverty?
There has been investment in pre-school, parental leave, flexible working, Sure Start program.
what are the risks of poor economic and social development of children
Slow Growth.
Reduced child development
what percentage of children are classed as poor
Approx. 30% UK children are classed as poor.
what are the causes Social exclusion
Material Deprivation.
Mental Health complications.
Relative and Absolute poverty leads to premature death.
Migrants and Ethnic Minorities, Asylum seekers are susceptible to social exclusion
what does job security increase
Psychological implications.
Financial implications.
Job anxiety.
Job insecurity.
what can drug abuse do?
Stress escape.
Markers of economic disadvantage.
Alcohol linked to violence and violent death.
Alcohol can cause downward social mobility.
what makes you more vunlerable
Psychological Disturbances.
Physical Disturbances.
what makes a person resilient
Neuronal Processes.
Strong Social Identities.
Cognitive Abilities.
Personality.
