Health Inequality & Social Determinants Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of healthcare inequality?
A
Preventable, unfair, unjust differences in health status between groups that arise from unequal distribution of social, env, econ conditions
2
Q
What is the inverse care law?
A
People that need the most care, get the least
3
Q
What is the Marmot review?
A
10 yearly report on social deprivation including mortality rates increasing in 45-49, child poverty increased, rise in homelessness, regional differences including greater deprivation means shorter life expectancy
4
Q
What are the 5 levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
A
1) Physiological needs
2) Safety needs
3) Love and belonging
4) Esteem
5) self-actualisation
