Determinants of Health Flashcards
What is meant by determinants of health
factors that influence how likely we are to stay healthy or to become ill or injured
What are individual factors
Individual factors may include a persons health knowledge, their skills and attitudes towards health and heredity factors.
What is the significance of genetics in the determinants of health
Genetics plays a significant role in health and it is one of the factors that is classified as non-modifiable.
What are sociocultural factors
Sociocultural factors include family, peers, media, religion and culture.
What are families responsible for in the determinants of health
Families are responsible for food, shelter, clothing, a safe environment and emotional well being.
What impact does media have in the determinants of health
In our modern day we have access to technology and various forms of media almost all day, every day and we can sometimes be overwhelmed with information and sometimes it will be contradictory, untrue or misinformed.
How can media have a negative impact on health
cyberbullying
photoshop
Clickbait
Fake celebrity endorsements
What role does religion play in the determinants of health
Religions often have a more direct impact upon health such as rules based around sexual activity, drug use and nutrition.
What kind of role does culture play in the determinants of health
Culture refers to accepted ways of behaving within a particular group within society.
What does socioeconomic impact refer to
refer to a persons employment, occupation and level of income.
What does the environmental impact refer to
The main environmental factors that impact on our health can be grouped into our geographic location, our access to health services and our access to technology.
What does geographic location refer to
The statistics show that people living in rural and isolated areas have poorer health outcomes than those living in the city areas.
affects of the access to technology
While access to technology can have many beneficial health benefits, the main negative impact is that young people in particular are spending more time on screens at the expense of physical activity.
