Culture and Ethnicity

Question 1

Physical Impacts of culture and ethnicity

Answer 1

all ethnic minority groups apart from Irish and Chinese are more likely to suffer from diabetes

Irish people as an ethnic group are more likely to suffer from alcohol related illnesses like liver problems

Individuals from ethnic minorities may find it difficult to access health services because of language barriers- health may deteriorate as a result

Question 2

Social impacts of culture and ethnicity

Answer 2

cultural and religious beliefs can prohibit some social
activities, e.g. socialising where there is drinking or
gambling, or women socialising without supervision

individuals who belong to ethnic minorities may face
prejudice and discrimination which causes them to restrict
their social contacts