socioeconomic status Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
what is socioeconomic status
A
measures levels of advantage and disadvantage through education+income+occupation
2
Q
how can socioeconomic status impact a health outcome
A
having a low socioeconomic status may make it harder for young people to access food. meaning they won’t have access to adequate nutrients such as iron there for leading to anemia increasing morbidity rates
3
Q
what are the 9 prerequisities
A
shelter
education
income
social justice
peace
equity
sustainable resources
stable ecosystem
food
4
Q
what is mortality
A
mortality is death rates at a population level
5
Q
what is morbidity
A
morbidity is ill health in an individual and ill health in a population
