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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the impact of socioeconomic status on health?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the impact of socioeconomic status on health?
- An individual with a high-paying job develops a rare genetic disorder.
- An employed individual experiences a minor sports injury.
- A person with limited education and low income struggles to afford nutritious food and healthcare. (correct)
- A wealthy family chooses to send their children to private schools with advanced health programs.
How do early life experiences primarily influence health behaviors and status in adulthood?
How do early life experiences primarily influence health behaviors and status in adulthood?
- They have no lasting impact once adulthood is reached.
- They dictate the specific diseases an individual will contract later in life.
- They shape an individual’s coping mechanisms, beliefs, and access to resources, impacting long-term health. (correct)
- They predominantly determine physical strength and athletic ability.
According to the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, which factor is considered a fundamental prerequisite for health?
According to the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, which factor is considered a fundamental prerequisite for health?
- Access to social media
- A high-paying job
- Advanced medical technology
- A stable eco-system (correct)
How can exclusion from social activities most significantly affect an individual's well-being?
How can exclusion from social activities most significantly affect an individual's well-being?
What is the relationship between access to health-related information online and an individual's health behaviors?
What is the relationship between access to health-related information online and an individual's health behaviors?
A community experiences an outbreak of a new strain of influenza. Which health status indicator is most directly used to track the spread of this specific outbreak?
A community experiences an outbreak of a new strain of influenza. Which health status indicator is most directly used to track the spread of this specific outbreak?
Which of the following scenarios would most directly increase an individual's Years Lost due to Disability (YLD)?
Which of the following scenarios would most directly increase an individual's Years Lost due to Disability (YLD)?
How do strong social connections primarily contribute to improved health outcomes?
How do strong social connections primarily contribute to improved health outcomes?
Which of the following is the MOST comprehensive definition of 'socioeconomic status' as it relates to health and wellbeing?
Which of the following is the MOST comprehensive definition of 'socioeconomic status' as it relates to health and wellbeing?
How might 'early life experiences' MOST significantly impact an individual's long-term health?
How might 'early life experiences' MOST significantly impact an individual's long-term health?
How does food scarcity primarily affect health status within a population?
How does food scarcity primarily affect health status within a population?
An individual who actively isolates themselves from social activities and lacks regular contact with others is MOST directly experiencing:
An individual who actively isolates themselves from social activities and lacks regular contact with others is MOST directly experiencing:
How does family cohesion MOST directly impact health behaviors?
How does family cohesion MOST directly impact health behaviors?
Flashcards
Socioeconomic Status (SES)
Socioeconomic Status (SES)
A measure of an individual's or family's economic and social position based on education, income, and occupation.
Food Security
Food Security
The state of having consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.
Prerequisites for Health
Prerequisites for Health
Basic requirements that need to be meet to improve health
Education
Education
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Ottawa Charter
Ottawa Charter
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Life Expectancy
Life Expectancy
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Morbidity
Morbidity
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Mortality
Mortality
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Incidence
Incidence
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Prevalence
Prevalence
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Burden of Disease
Burden of Disease
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Years of Life Lost (YLL)
Years of Life Lost (YLL)
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Years lost due to disability (YLD)
Years lost due to disability (YLD)
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Study Notes
- Health status indicators provide insight into population health
- Sociocultural factors influence health and wellbeing
Health Status Indicators
- Life expectancy indicates how long a person is expected to live
- Morbidity refers to illness, such as colds, flu, sports injuries, asthma, cancer or heart disease
- Mortality represents death
- Incidence is the number of new cases of an illness during a period
- Prevalence refers to the number of cases at a point in time
- Burden of Disease measures the impact of diseases and injuries
- Years of Life Lost (YLL) quantifies years lost due to premature death
- Years Lost due to Disability (YLD) quantifies years lost due to disability, illness or injury
- Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) is a metric of time lost due to premature death and illness
Sociocultural Influences on Health
- These factors encompass social and cultural conditions that affect health status
- Includes factors where people are born, grow, live, work and age
- Raises or lowers the health status
- Social connections, exclusion and isolation play a role
- Early life experiences impact health outcomes
- Food scarcity is a key influence
- Socioeconomic status, determined by education, employment and income, matters
- Access to healthcare is a factor
Social Connections - Friends
- Include interests
- Activates involvement in school/community
- Values influence behaviours and decision making.
- Friends' behaviors impact health status
Social Connections - Family
- Impact family relationships on food intake
- Exercise habits
- Family cohesion
- Role models
- Community participation.
- Growing up in either good or bad environments affects behaviour and health
Social Isolation and Exclusion
- Exclusion means not participating in society
- Exclusion may occur due to gender, race or choices
- Isolation is a lack of regular contact with others
- Social exclusion/isolation can lead to mental health issues and withdrawal
Socioeconomic Status
- Encompasses education, income and occupation
- Enables development of essential skills and knowledge
- Enhances job opportunities
- Affects ability to pursue further education
- Limited family income impacts job prospects
Early Life Experiences
- Play a role in shaping behavior
Food Security
- Contributes to the functioning of body systems
- Better physical health
Access to Healthcare and Support Services
- Includes online access to health information and services
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
- The World Health Organisation held the first International Conference on Health Promotion in Ottawa, 1986
- Released a charter for action to achieve Health for All by the year 2000 and beyond
- It built on the Declaration on Primary Health Care at Alma-Ata, the World Health Organization's Targets for Health for All document, and the recent debate at the World Health Assembly on intersectoral action for health.
Prerequisites for Health
- Include peace, shelter, education, food, income, a stable ecosystem, sustainable resources, social justice and equality
- Requires a secure foundation
Health Promotion Action Areas
- Developing Personal Skills: Opportunities to enhance health related abilities (e.g., quit smoking programs)
- Creating Supportive Environments: Providing environments that support good health (e.g., shaded areas in schools)
- Strengthening Community Action: Communities uniting to learn and take action
- Reorienting Health Services: health promotion is shared for a change of something happening
- Building Healthy Public Policy: Ensuring supportive communities enhance education
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