4. variations in health status between population groups Flashcards
1
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Biological factors that impact health status
A
Birth/body weight blood pressure blood cholesterol glucose regulation genetics + sex hormones
2
Q
Social exclusion is
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the segregation that people experience if they are not adequately participating in the society in which they live.
3
Q
Food security is
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the state in which all people can obtain nutritionally adequate, culturally appropriate, safe food regularly through local no-emergency reasources
4
Q
Low birth weight is
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weighing less than 2500 grams at birth
5
Q
socioeconomic status
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refers to a persons position in society relative to other people based on three factors.
Income + Occupation + Education = Socioeconomic status
6
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Environmental factors that impact health status
A
housing/ infrustructure
work environment
climate and climate change
