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Which scenario best illustrates the impact of social determinants of health (SDOH) on an individual's well-being?
Which scenario best illustrates the impact of social determinants of health (SDOH) on an individual's well-being?
- A person with a genetic predisposition to heart disease maintaining a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise.
- A person living in a food desert relying on convenience stores for meals and experiencing increased risk of diabetes. (correct)
- A person with health insurance accessing regular check-ups and preventive care.
- A person diligently following their doctor's recommendations for managing a chronic illness.
How does limited educational attainment most significantly contribute to the perpetuation of poverty and negatively impact health?
How does limited educational attainment most significantly contribute to the perpetuation of poverty and negatively impact health?
- By hindering access to high-paying jobs and health-promoting resources, leading to increased stress and poor health outcomes. (correct)
- By reducing access to advanced medical treatments and specialized healthcare facilities.
- By promoting healthier lifestyle choices and reducing engagement in risky behaviors.
- By increasing the likelihood of living in affluent neighborhoods with access to better amenities.
In what way does the stress associated with poverty directly impact an individual's health?
In what way does the stress associated with poverty directly impact an individual's health?
- By promoting better sleep habits and reducing the risk of insomnia.
- By encouraging healthier eating habits and reducing the consumption of processed foods.
- By weakening the immune system, increasing susceptibility to illness, and exacerbating chronic conditions. (correct)
- By improving cardiovascular health through increased physical activity.
How does wealth inequality, distinct from income inequality, uniquely contribute to health disparities?
How does wealth inequality, distinct from income inequality, uniquely contribute to health disparities?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between poverty, housing instability, and health outcomes?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between poverty, housing instability, and health outcomes?
What is a key factor contributing to health inequities in rural populations?
What is a key factor contributing to health inequities in rural populations?
How does the shrinking middle class in the U.S. impact the overall health and well-being of families?
How does the shrinking middle class in the U.S. impact the overall health and well-being of families?
What role does structural racism play in perpetuating health disparities?
What role does structural racism play in perpetuating health disparities?
How does the historical distrust of medical institutions among Black communities, stemming from events like the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, continue to impact healthcare today?
How does the historical distrust of medical institutions among Black communities, stemming from events like the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, continue to impact healthcare today?
Which factor most significantly contributes to the racial wealth gap and its subsequent impact on health outcomes?
Which factor most significantly contributes to the racial wealth gap and its subsequent impact on health outcomes?
Flashcards
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
Conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age that affect health outcomes and quality of life.
Education and Poverty
Education and Poverty
The relationship between the level of education someone attains and their financial standing, which can then affect health outcomes.
Poverty's Impact on Health
Poverty's Impact on Health
A state of lacking resources, leading to stress, food and housing insecurity, healthcare access issues and adverse childhood experiences.
Economic Inequality
Economic Inequality
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Affordable Housing Shortages
Affordable Housing Shortages
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Rural Inequities
Rural Inequities
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Structural Racism
Structural Racism
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Implicit Bias
Implicit Bias
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Racial Wealth and Income Gap
Racial Wealth and Income Gap
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Mass Incarceration
Mass Incarceration
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Study Notes
- Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) are factors that significantly affect health outcomes and quality of life.
- SDOH categories include economic and social situation, education, and community.
Education and Poverty
- There is a relationship between educational attainment, economic status, and health.
- Limited educational opportunities can perpetuate poverty and negatively impact health.
Poverty and its Consequences
- Poverty's impact on health includes stress, food and housing insecurity, lack of healthcare access, and increased risk of adverse childhood experiences.
Economic Inequality
- Income and wealth both contribute to health disparities.
- There are trends in income and wealth inequality in the U.S.
Housing and Homelessness
- There is a connection between poverty, housing instability, and homelessness, and their impact on health across all age groups.
- There are affordable housing shortages.
Rural Inequities
- Health challenges specific to rural populations include geographic isolation, poverty, lack of job opportunities, and limited access to healthcare.
The Shrinking Middle Class
- The middle class faces challenges due to rising costs of living (housing, childcare, education, healthcare) and declining income share.
Structural Racism
- Structural racism perpetuates health disparities.
- Institutional practices can disproportionately affect people of color.
Implicit Bias, Racial Profiling, and Stop-and-Frisk
- These contribute to negative outcomes for BIPOC individuals, including disproportionate arrests.
Racism and Health Disparities
- Racism (as a stressor) has connections to negative health outcomes.
- Health disparities are linked to social, economic, and environmental disadvantages.
- The Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2020 exists.
Racism in Healthcare
- Historical and contemporary factors contribute to distrust of medical institutions among Black people, which can lead to health disparities.
- The Tuskegee Syphilis Study and experiments on enslaved Black women are factors.
The Racial Wealth and Income Gap
- The history and current state of the racial wealth and income gap impacts health.
- Redlining and its effects are factors.
Mass Incarceration
- Mass incarceration has a disproportionate impact on the Black community and the poor.
- There are health consequences for incarcerated individuals, families, and communities.
Racial Health Disparities
- Health disparities manifest in specific ways across different racial groups.
Gender and Health Disparities
- Women face economic disparities (wage gap, concentration in low-wage occupations, penalties for pregnancy/childbirth) that impact their health and well-being.
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- LGBTQ+ individuals face discrimination impacting their health, including poverty, stress, and limited access to healthcare.
Inequality and Health Disparities
- There is a correlation between inequality and health disparities within the U.S. and in comparison to other industrialized nations.
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