chapter two: exploring differences in health status Flashcards
1
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biological factor
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- genetics
- body weight
- blood cholesterol
- blood pressure
- blood glucose regulation
- birthweight
- age
2
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sociocultural factor
A
- social networks → family
- social networks → peers and the community
- socioeconomic status (SES)
- level of education
- employment status
- overcrowding and homelessness
- access to health information
3
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environmental factors
A
- air, water and sanitation quality
- access to physical resources → transport systems and infrastructure + recreational facilities + geographic location of resources such as healthcare
- workplace
- climate change and natural disasters
