Health Inequalities

Question 1

Alcohol ( health inequalities )

Answer 1

People who are brought up around it are more likely to drink. Higher the deprivation the more likely they are too drink. Social norms. People in the most deprived areas are 5 times more likely to die from an alcohol related death than the least deprived areas.

Question 2

Smoking ( health inequalities )

Answer 2

Kills 1 in 2 long term users, individualists say it’s a lifestyle choice. Collectivists say it’s an escapism for poor people. Social norms.

Question 3

Disabled ( health inequalities )

Answer 3

Bullied. Impact on mental health. Discrimination. Equality act. Mental disabilities no work.

Question 4

Exercise ( health inequalities )

Answer 4

How it’s beneficial. 45% of people in the most deprived areas do not meet the guidelines for physical activity compared to only 26% in the least deprived areas. Educational attainment. Lack of equipment, time, space. Women being scared.