KKDP 5: Variation in health among different population groups

Question 1

factors that contribute to variations between population groups

Answer 1

biological, sociocultural, and environmental

Question 2

Biological

Answer 2

body weight
blood pressure
blood cholesterol
glucose regulation
birth weight
genetics

Question 3

sociocultural factors

Answer 3

access to healthcare
food security
socioeconomic status
Social exclusion and social isolation
Unemployment
Early life experiences
Cultural factors

Question 4

environmental factors

Answer 4

housing
Air and water quality
Work environment
Climate and climate change
Urban design and infrastructure

Question 5

Differences between Indigenous and non indigenous Biological factors

Answer 5

1. 1.5 times Higher BMI across all ages
2. 1.3 times more likely to report hypertension, a risk factor for stroke and heart disease
3. Higher rates of impaired glucose regulation –>diabetes
4. twice more likely to have low birth rates

Question 6

Differences between Indigenous and non indigenous sociocultural factors

Answer 6

1. more likely to experience low socioeconomic status
2. 4 times as likely to be unemployed
3. experience higher levels of discrimination and racism
4. More likely to report food insecurity

Question 7

Differences between Indigenous and non indigenous Environmental factors

Answer 7

1. Absence of affordable housing +homelessness
2. lack of clean water and sanitation increases risk of disease
3. 4 times more likely to live w/ daily smoker as a child.

Question 8

Differences between males and females Health status

Answer 8

1. men LE 4 years less than women
2. men have a higher chance of death at every stage of life
3. Higher BOD for males
4. Higher rate of injury (males)
5. males have lower rate of arthritis and osteoporosis

Question 9

Differences between males and females biological factors

Answer 9

1. males Higher rates of high BMI
2. males Higher rates of hypertension
3. males Impaired glucose regulation

Question 10

Differences between males and females sociocultural factors

Answer 10

1. males: impacts of unemployment
2. males: Higher socioeconomic status
3. males: Cultural influences and gender stereotypes

Question 11

Differences between males and females environmental factors

Answer 11

males work in more dangerous environments

Question 12

Differences between High and low socioeconomic status environmental factors

Answer 12

-low ses: greater exposure to food outlets in close proximity and lack of access to fresh foods (increased rates of high blood cholesterol, obesty etc)
-Poor quality housing and dangerous neighbourhoods (injury)
-Higher rates of exposure to tobacco smoke (cancer)

Question 13

Differences between High and low socioeconomic status sociocultural factors

Answer 13

-low levels of education: unaware if risk factors
-food insecurity: not enough nutritional intake
-unemployment and financial distress (increased rates of anxiety)
-less likely to have access to health services (higher rates of undiagnosed diseases)

Question 14

Differences between High and low socioeconomic status Biological factors

Answer 14

-higher rates of high blood pressure
-higher rates of low birth weight babies

Question 15

Differences rural and remote Biological

Answer 15

1. Higher rates of high blood pressure
2. Higher rates of low birth babies

Question 16

Differences rural and remote sociocultural

Answer 16

1. lower levels of education: lack health literacy
2. unemployment and financial stress
3. less access to health services

Question 17

Differences rural and remote Environmental

Answer 17

-Harsh climate and UV exposure
-lack of access to fresh foods
-Poor road quality