week 2 (health & health care systems) Flashcards
(44 cards)
objective state of ill health
disease
subjective experience of loss of health
illness
which act categorized major determinants of health in a socioenvironmental approach
labonte (1993)
2 major determinants of health in a socioenvironmental approach
psychosocial risk factors
socioenvironmental risk conditions
psychological experiences resulting form social circumstances (isolation, lack of social support, low self-esteem, etc)
psychosocial risk factors
social and environmental risk conditions
socioenvironmental risk conditions
what are factors that influence a person’s health
determinants of health
12 determinants of health
- income and social status
- education
- social support networks
- employment and working conditions
- physical environments
- individual health practices and coping skills
- healthy child development
- health services
- culture
- social environments
- age
- gender
those in poverty are more likely to die because of lack of health resources, stress
income and social status
lack of _____ may negatively affect health, can cause stress due to difficulty finding a job
education
no presence of what network causes loneliness and stress
social support networks
what at a job causes stress or sadness
poor working conditions
not enjoying job
housing, food security, community planning, natural environment, geography, environment quality and climate change are considered
physical environments
handling stress, exercise and diet are considered
individual health practices and coping skills
check ups and healthy social interactions for children
health child development
access to healthcare
health services
what influences people’s interaction with the health care system, lifestyle choices, understanding of health and illness, language differences (racism can influence health)
culture
LGBTQ and indigenous communities are examples of
social environments
what act was established in 1984
canada health act
canada health act’s purpose
to protect, promote, and restore the physical and mental well-being of Canadian residents
to facilitate access to health services without financial or other barriers
5 principles of the canada health act
- public administration
- comprehensiveness
- universality
- portability
- accessibility
public authority ministers
operates plan on non-profit basis
public administration
covers all necessary medical services
comprehensiveness
health care services for all insured residents
no discrimination
universality