Causes of health inequality Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 causes of health inequality?
A
Poor environment, unemployment, poor education attainment
2
Q
how does poor environment result in health inequality?
A
In poor areas there is crime that can reduce life expectancy and illnesses caused by their environment
3
Q
How does unemployment result in health inequality
A
Access to health care in the US is often secured through private health benefits. if you dint have a job this could lead to you having no access to healthcare.
4
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How does poor educational attainment result in health inequality?
A
this means that people will struggle to access highly paid jobs if they do not have the necessary academic achievements.
