Socioeconomic and Political Influences on Health Flashcards by Adele Cook

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Give some examples of reasons for the social and economic gradient of health

Access to healthcare
Environmental exposures
Health behaviours
Life course factors

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Give some examples of components of the physiological response psychological distress

Increased blood pressure
Impaired glucose tolerance
Immune dysregulation
Oxidative cellular stress with accelerated aging

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Give some examples of chronic diseases of lifestyle

Obesity
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Cardiovascular disease

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What is the role of the government in reducing exposure to health risks?

Legislation
Regulation
Taxation

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Socioeconomic and Political Influences on Health Flashcards

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