health determinant's Flashcards
Individual factors
Determinants of Health
Personal characteristics that influence health, such as knowledge, skills, attitudes, and genetics.
A person with a family history of heart disease might be at higher risk, but this can be mitigated by lifestyle changes.
Sociocultural factors
Social and cultural influences on health, including family, peers, media, religion, and culture.
Cultural beliefs about diet and exercise can significantly affect health behaviors and outcomes.
Socioeconomic factors
Economic and social conditions that impact health, such as employment, education, and income.
Higher income levels often correlate with better access to healthcare and healthier lifestyles.
Environmental factors
Environmental factors
External factors that affect health, such as geographical location and access to health services and technology.
Living in a rural area might limit access to healthcare, whereas urban areas might offer more services but expose individuals to pollution.
all of them
individual factors, socio cultral, socioeconomic, environmental