Class

Question 1

General structure

Answer 1

Intro
Trends (spirit level)
James
Stress
Marmot
Conclusion

Question 2

Intro

Answer 2

Causal link
Social class = occupation, income level, education and housing
Inequalities -> ill health

Question 3

Trends

Answer 3

Health outcomes worsen with increased socioeconomic disadvantage + lower life expectancy with lower social classes.

Spirit level study - more health and social problems in more unequal countries

Question 4

James

Answer 4

‘Affluenza’ - contagious condition of overloading, debt + waste from consumerism
Must conform to fit in - lower social class unable -> inquality
Corrodes: social support + sense self
Promotes: fragmentation, alienation + social exclusion

Question 5

Stress

Answer 5

Increases with exclusion

Constant fight or flight -> stress related health issues

Question 6

Marmot

Answer 6

Geographical location
Poorer areas - die 7yrs earlier + 17yrs more ill-health
E.g. glasgow: calton = 54yrs

Question 7

Conclusion

Answer 7

Causal link
Poor occupation, housing, income level + education -> fragmentation, alienation + social exclusion -> stress related health issues