Links between individual experiences and social structures

Question 1

What is absolute poverty?

Answer 1

Set standard which is the same in all countries - does not change over time

E.g. living on less than £X per day

Question 2

What is relative poverty?

Answer 2

A standard which is defined in terms of the standard in which an individual lives and which therefore differs between countries over time

E.g. living on less than X% of the average UK income

Question 3

What is childhood poverty?

Answer 3

When a child lives within a household with an income below 60% of the UK’s average

Question 4

What is meant by poverty?

Answer 4

Where people lack many of the opportunities that are available to the average citizen

Question 5

What is social exclusion?

Answer 5

Relating to the alienation or disenfranchisement of certain people within society

Question 6

How does social structure have an impact on health?

Answer 6

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Question 7

How does Tower Hamlets aim to decrease health inequalities?

Answer 7

Stop the increase in the levels of obesity and overweight children
Reduced prevalence of tobacco use in Tower Hamlets
Higher rates of physical activity
Reduced prevalence of STIs and to promote sexual health
Reduced levels of harmful or hazardous drinking
Reduced rates of drug use