Socioecological Model of Health Flashcards

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What is the Socioecological Model of Health and Wellness?

A theory exclusive to psychological health

A model focusing solely on individual behavior

A framework recognizing the interrelationship between individuals and their environment (correct)

A framework only applicable to physical health

What are the categories of the Socioecological Model of Health and Wellness?

Friends, family, community norms, economic, social, public policy, and global events.

What are social determinants of health?

Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age.

What are demographics?

Statistical characteristics of populations, such as age, race, and income level. Signup and view all the answers

What does population health refer to?

Health outcomes of a group of individuals and the distribution of those outcomes within the group. Signup and view all the answers

The average life span increased from 1900 to 2013 from _____ years to 78.8 years.

47 Signup and view all the answers

Has life expectancy increased in other developed countries faster than in the USA?

True Signup and view all the answers

What is socioeconomic status?

Status in society based on level of education, income, and occupational prestige. Signup and view all the answers

What are health disparities?

Differences in health outcomes among groups. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'systemic' refer to?

Pertaining to the entire body; relating to a system or systems. Signup and view all the answers

What is ethnicity?

Identity with a group of people that share distinct traits due to common heredity and cultural traditions. Signup and view all the answers

How is race defined in social sciences?

A term used to describe ethnic groups based on physical characteristics. Signup and view all the answers

What health challenges do Americans face compared to some peer countries?

Higher rates of infant mortality, unplanned pregnancies, and adult obesity and diabetes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the lowest chance of survival to age among peer countries?

50 Signup and view all the answers

What do survivors in the U.S. have higher rates of?

Lung disease, cardiovascular disease, and disability. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'urban' life?

Life in the city, where residents tend to have two years longer life expectancy than rural residents. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'rural' refer to?

Relating to farm areas and life in the country. Signup and view all the answers

Do whites live longer than minorities?

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of economics about?

How people seek to satisfy their needs and wants by making choices. Signup and view all the answers

What is public health?

The practice of protecting and improving the health of people in a community. Signup and view all the answers

What is health promotion?

Actions designed to maintain or advance a healthy state. Signup and view all the answers

What is disease prevention?

The process of reducing risks and alleviating disease to preserve health. Signup and view all the answers

What is community health?

The health status of a defined group of people and efforts to promote their health. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Socioecological Model of Health and Wellness

Framework illustrating the connection between individuals and their environments, highlighting how living, working, and recreational spaces affect health.
Emphasizes the importance of various external factors like family, community norms, economic conditions, and public policy.

Factors influencing health based on individuals’ circumstances such as the conditions of birth, growth, living, working, and aging.
Shaped by the distribution of resources, power, and wealth across local, national, and global scales.

Demographics

Statistical data about populations including age, race, gender, occupation, income levels, ethnicity, and migration patterns.

Population Health

Focuses on the health outcomes of groups and the distribution of those outcomes, using statistical data to understand population health trends.

Life Expectancy Trends

Average lifespan increased from 47 years in 1900 to 78.8 years by 2013.
Life expectancy has risen at a faster rate in several developed countries compared to the USA.

Socioeconomic Status

Reflects an individual's position in society based on education, income, and job prestige.

Health Disparities

Variations in health outcomes among different population groups that can be attributed to social, economic, and environmental factors.

Systemic Health Issues

Health concerns that affect the entire body or are related to overarching systems, impacting overall health and wellness.

Ethnicity and Race

Ethnicity involves shared common traits and cultural traditions among groups, while race is a social construct based on physical features, not a biological reality.

U.S. Child Mortality Context

American children face higher risks of mortality at birth and lower odds of survival to age five compared to peers in other developed nations.
Adolescents in the U.S. experience elevated death rates from homicide and motor vehicle accidents, alongside increased unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections.

Survival and Health Conditions

Among developed peer countries, Americans have a lower chance of reaching age 50.
Survivors typically face higher rates of chronic conditions, such as lung disease, cardiovascular disease, and disability.

Urban vs. Rural Health Trends

Urban residents have a life expectancy approximately two years longer than those living in rural areas.

Racial and Ethnic Longevity

White individuals generally have a longer life expectancy compared to minority populations.

Economic Factors

Economics examines how individuals meet their needs and make choices based on available resources.

Public Health Principles

Public health involves efforts to protect and enhance community health through various initiatives.

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Health promotion includes activities geared towards maintaining or improving health states, whereas disease prevention focuses on minimizing health risks and easing disease impacts.

Community Health Definition

Refers to the health status of a designated group and the collective actions taken to enhance and safeguard their health.

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