Chapter 4: Variations between Australia's Health Status Flashcards
what are Biological factors?
Relate to the structure of cells, tissues and systems of the body and how adequately they function.
What are Sociocultural factors?
Relate to the social and cultural conditions into which people are born, grow, live, work and age.
What are Environmental factors?
Relate to the physical features surrounding us and our interaction with them
What are the biological factors?
- blood pressure
- blood cholesterol
- glucose regulation
- genetics
- body weight
- birth weight
What are the sociocultural factors?
- SES
- Unemployment
- access to healthcare
- early life experiences
- food security
- cultural norms
- social isolation
- social connections and social exclusion
What are the environmental factors?
- housing
- work environment
- urban infrastructure and design
- climate and climate change
list biological impacts on males
- higher rates of body mass index
- higher rates of hypertension
- impaired glucose regulation
list socioeconomic impacts on males
- impacts of unemployment
- cultural influences and gender stereotypes
list environmental impacts on males
- males often work in more dangerous environments
how do these impacts affect health status of males?
- LE around four years less than females
- higher rates of burden of disease
- higher chance of death in every stage of the lifespan
- higher rates of injury
- higher rates of CVD, some cancers and diabetes
- lower rates of osteoporosis and arthritis
- less likely to experience very high levels of psychological distress
list biological impacts on indigenous
- low birth weight
- hypertension
- impaired glucose regulation
list sociocultural impacts on indigenous
- low SES status
- higher rates of unemployment
- lower levels of health literacy
- social exclusion, discrimination and racism
list environmental impacts on indigenous
- poor quality and overcrowded housing
- poorer quality water and sanitation systems
- lack of access to healthcare facilities
how do these impacts affect health status of indigenous?
- LE ten years less
- Higher mortality and burden of disease rates
- higher rates of injury
- higher rates of chronic conditions
- more likely to experience very high levels of psychological distress
list biological impacts on low SES
- higher obesity rates
- higher rates of hypertension
- low birth weights
list sociocultural impacts on low SES
- lower incomes, education levels and health literacy
- more likely to be unemployed
- less likely to access healthcare
- higher rates of social exclusion
list environmental impacts on low SES
- greater proximity to fast food outlets
- poorer quality housing
- dangerous work environments
how do these impacts affect health status of low SES?
- LE three years lower
- higher mortality rates
- higher rates of diabetes, disability, asthma, arthritis and mental health/behavioural issues and conditions
list biological impacts on rural populations
- Higher rates of blood cholesterol
- Higher rates of High Body mass index
- higher rates of hypertension
list sociocultural impacts on rural populations
- lower incomes and education levels
- higher rates of unemployment and social exclusion
- fewer healthcare professionals
list environmental impacts on rural populations
- poorer road quality and greater driving distances
- reduced proximity to resources such as healthcare, transport, recreational facilities
how do these impacts affect health status of rural populations?
- higher mortality rates
- higher rates of diabetes, mental health issues and dental decay
- lower LE
