L5 Society and oral health

Question 1

What are ‘social norms’?

Answer 1

Considered to be the rules/behaviors that are accepted by society
A norm can either prescribe a certain behavior or forbid it
It was concluded that it was more likely for parents to change their child’s brushing habits if it was found other parents in that area are brushing their child’s teeth twice a day

Question 2

How does society influence health?

Answer 2

Social determinants of health
Social fixed factors
International security

Question 3

What are the social determinants of health?

Answer 3

Social position
Food/transport policies
Environment
Social/ psychological
Social/ economic
Poverty 
Unemployment

Question 4

What are Social fixed factors?

Answer 4

Fixed factors
Lifestyle and behaviour
Access to services/education/food

Question 5

How does International security impact health?

Answer 5

Foreign policies vary
Drug availability in different countries
Food and drink laws - not allowed above 100ml of liquid in hand luggage

Question 6

Define heath inequailty

Answer 6

Describes the differences in health between population groups (age/disability/sex)

Question 7

Define heath inequity

Answer 7

Describes the difference in opportunity for diff population groups which result in unequal access to health services (food availability/housing/ dental + medical services)

Question 8

How can we tackle health inequalities?

Answer 8

Supporting mothers + young children
Engaging communities + individuals
Addressing underlying determinants of health
Preventing illness + providing effective treatment

Question 9

Whats the dental team’s role in tackling health inequalities?

Answer 9

Partnering with the community to increase health education on oral health
Focusing on families (young children)
Personalised approach to delivering health service
Tailoring response to level of oral and general health need