chapter 3 Flashcards
sociocultural factors
things that can influence health
-Income
-Education
-employment
-Working life conditions
-Food security
-Housing, basic amenities and the environment
-Access to health services of decent quality.
nuclear family
This is regarded as the
basic social unit, it includes a couple
and their dependent children.
step family
This is a family that is
formed from a remarriage and includes
children.
blended family
This consists of a
couple and the children they have had
together as well as children from
previous relationships.
housing
The home environment can have major impact on the health of young people due to influences of:
* crowding/overcrowding.
* clean water.
* indoor air pollution.
* facilities.
* location.