Chapter 4 (Variations in health status between pop groups) Flashcards
What are biological factors?
examples?
factors relating to the body that impact health and wellbeing, such as genetics, body weight, blood pressure, cholesterol levels and birth weight
How can hypertension lead to a health condition?
2 points
Hypertension means heart is working harder, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke
contributes to increased mortality rates and lower life expectancy
How can high body weight lead to a health condition?
excess body weight places strain on heart, increasing blood pressure and contributing to hypertension.
hypertension increases incidence of heart attack and stroke, leads to higher mortality rates and lower life expectancy.
How can high cholesterol levels lead to a health condition?
2 points
Too much LDL cholesterol leads to narrowing of blood vessels (atherosclerosis)
increases incidence of cardiovascular disease, particularly heart attack and stroke.
What are sociocultural factors?
examples
social and cultural conditions into which people are born, grow, live, work and age.
socioeconomic status, social networks, food security
How can income impact health status
2 points
influences access to adequate food+healthcare, assists in maintaining healthy body weight+prevents disease
reduces mortality+morbidity
How does education impact health status?
2 points
more likely to be health literate (able to access+use health services to maintain h+w)
decreases impact of preventable+treatable conditions
How does social isolation impact health status? + what is it
individuals not in regular contact with others
higher rates of mental health conditions (anxiety+depression) and substance use (increasing risk of cancer+CVD)
How can a commerical factor influence health status?
2 points
Industrial sites in close proximity to residential areas may increase air+noise pollution in the area.
can increase the risk of mental health issues
What are environmental factors?
examples
the physical surroundings in which we live, work and play.
workplaces, housing, geographical
access to resources (health care)
How does housing impact health status?
2 points
poor ventilation+hygiene (infectious disease)
poor design (decreases safety, leads to injury)
How does work environment impact health status?
2 points
working outdoors = exposure to UV radiation (leads to skin cancer)
dangerous conditions increase risk of injury
