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Which lifestyle factor is NOT a risk factor for cardiovascular disease according to the text?
What is social capital defined as in the context of health determinants?
Which group is mentioned as most likely to smoke, increasing their risk of cardiovascular disease?
How is chronic exposure to work stress related to cardiovascular disease according to the text?
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Which social determinant is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease?
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What type of forces are included in the general social and environmental conditions impacting CVD?
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What does the text suggest about the control of health determinants by the health care system?
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According to 'Low salt policy in UAE' example, what type of broader force impacts cardiovascular disease?
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'Peer pressure' can significantly contribute to which unhealthy behavior mentioned in the text?
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'Living and working conditions' is a social determinant that impacts cardiovascular disease. What population group is particularly vulnerable according to the text?
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Study Notes
Social Determinants of Health
- The social determinants of health are multi-layered and range from societal to individual factors.
- The distribution of money, power, and resources at global, national, and local levels shapes these circumstances.
Model of Social Determinants of Health
- The model maps the relationship between the individual, their environment, and disease.
- The individual is at the center, surrounded by:
- Personal behavior and ways of living (e.g., choice to smoke or not).
- Social and community influences (e.g., friendship patterns).
- Structural factors (e.g., housing, working conditions, access to services).
- Broader political, cultural, and environmental conditions.
Applying the Model to Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD)
- Age, sex, and hereditary factors contribute to the risk of CVD.
- Older adults have an increased risk of CVD.
Definition of Health
- Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (WHO, 1948).
Factors Determining Health
- The main drivers of health status are:
- Healthcare (up to 25%).
- Socioeconomic factors (50%).
- Environmental factors (10%).
- Genetics (15%).
Social Environment and Health
- The social environment has a significant impact on health among people sharing a particular community.
- The social determinants of health include:
- Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the social determinants of health model, which explores the impact of money, power, resources, and genetics on individual and societal well-being. This quiz covers topics from the relationships between individuals, environments, and diseases to understanding the multi-layered factors influencing health outcomes.
