Chapter 2: The Determinants Of Health Flashcards

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Example: determinants of health

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  • biological
  • behavioural
  • physical environment
  • social
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Definition: determinants of health

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Factors that affect the level of health in a population or individual. Determinants of health help to explain or predict trends in health and why some groups have better or worse health then others.

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Definition- biological determinants

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Factors relating to the body that impact on health, such as genetics, hormones, body weight, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, birth weight.

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Definition: behavioural determinants

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Actions or patterns of living of an individual or a group that impact on health, such as smoking, sexual activity, participation in physical activity and eating practices.

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Definition: physical environment determinants

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The physical surroundings in which we live, work and play. The physical environment includes water and air, workplaces, housing, roads, nature, schools, recreation settings and exposure to hazards.

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Definition: social determinants

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Aspects of society and the social environment that impact on health, such as poverty, early life experiences, social networks and support

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Definition: SES

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Socioeconomic status.
The social standing of an individual in comparison to others in that society. It is based on education, income and occupation.

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Definition: food security

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The state in which all persons obtain nutritionally adequate, culturally appropriate, safe food regularly through local non-emergency sources

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Calculation: BMI

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Body Mass Index

A statistical measure of body mass calculated by dividing weight (in kilograms) by height (in m(squared))

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Definition: hypertension

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High blood pressure

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Definition: cholesterol

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A type of fat required for maintaining cell membranes and producing hormones. One time of cholesterol (LDL) is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

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Definition: trans fats

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Types of fat that have similar effects to saturated fats. Found in small amounts naturally in some foods, trans fats are often produced by humans in a process called hydrogenation.

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Definition: bad cholesterol

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Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)

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Definition: good cholesterol

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High-density lipoprotein (HDL)

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Definition: atherosclerosis

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The build up of plaque on blood vessel walls, making it harder for blood to get through

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