module two Flashcards
what is determinants of health
factors that directly and indirectly affect the way someone lives e.g. social, economic factors
what are some of the social determinants of health within populations
- housing, transportation and neighbours
- racism, discrimination and violence
- education, job opportunities and income
- access to nutritious foods and physical activity opportunities
- polluted air and water
- language and literacy skills
what are social determinants of health
the economic, social and cultural factors that directly and indirectly influence individual and population health
what is social structure
socially constructed ways of interacting with groups and institutions in society
what is social stratification
hierarchical ranking of societal groups in which resources are distributed unevenly
what is class
the position an individual holds in the stratification system
what are life chances
a concept introduced by max weber, the opportunities people have to realise their goals
what is capitalism
Capitalism is a system of economic production whereby business owners (capitalists) acquire the means of production (capital) and hire workers who get paid for their labor.
how does capitalism lead to the social stratification of populations within societies
because capitalists earn more income and therefore can afford better and more health care than others which makes them higher up on the social gradient and causes social stratification
what is the biomedical model definition of health
absence of disease
forms of disadvantages on the social gradient
- few family assets
- poor housing
- insecure employment
- inadequate income
- difficult family circumstances
what is ideology
the beliefs and values that relate to the way in which society should be organised
what is socialism
a political ideology, core belief in the creation of societies in which private property and wealth accumulation are related by state ownership and distribution of economic resources
describe how capitalism has become a global phenomenon
it has accelerated since the 18th century due to advances in transportation and communication technology
what is the impact of economic systems on health care
citizens of countries with higher average incomes tend to live longer and have better health. Infant and child mortality is lower in these places. They have better nutrition, better public health infrastructures and more effective medical technology.
what is commodification of healthcare
treating healthcare care as a commodity to be bought and sold for profit
Adam smith
came up with the ideology of capitalism
what is extreme poverty
living on an income of less that $1.90 per day. about 10% of the worlds population
absolute poverty
an income that makes it impossible for the person or family to meet basic needs of life like food, shelter, safe drinking water, education and health
relative income
a household earning less than 50% of the median income. lacking the resources to participate in normal living patterns, customs and activities of the wider society.
who experiences poverty?
women- the ‘feminism of poverty’ they have higher rates than men
children- account for 44% of the global extreme poor
people with disability- are 2 and a half times
what is the child poverty reduction act 2018
enacted to reduce child poverty in NZ. to have an annual report on children living in households who fall into categories of material hardship, severe material hardship ad low income and material hardship
health impact of poverty
increases the chance of illness due to poor nutrition, overcrowding, lack of clean water, inadequate housing, environmental hazards.