Biological, sociocultural and environmental factors

Question 1

What are sociocultural factors?

Answer 1

Any aspects are society and the social situation in which people live that impact health

Question 2

Sociocultural factors include:

Answer 2

• Socioeconomic status
• Employment status
• Social networks and exclusion
• Social isolation
• Cultural background
• Food security
• Early life experiences
• Access to healthcare
• Commercial factors

Question 3

What are biological factors?

Answer 3

Factors relating to the body that impact health and wellbeing

Question 4

Biological factors include:

Answer 4

• Age
• Body weight
• Genetics
• Birth weight
• Glucose regulation
• Blood cholesterol
• Blood pressure

Question 5

What are environmental factors?

Answer 5

The physical surroundings in which we live, work and play

Question 6

Environmental factors include:

Answer 6

• Housing
• Work environment
• Urban design and infrastructure
• Climate and climate change