Sac 3 - Factors contributing to health status Flashcards
Low income characteristics
- A lack of social support (welfare)
- Low levels of education attainment
- High population growth
- Poor access to improved sanitation
- Lower agricultural productivity
- Lower levels of food security
- Poor access to healthcare
- Less infrastructure
High income characteristics
- Availability of social support services (social welfare)
- Higher levels of education entertainment
- Lower population growth
- Access to improved sanitation
- Higher agricultural productivity
- Improved food security
- Access to healthcare
- Improved infrastructure
World bank
Aninternational financial institutionthat provides loans tocountriesof the world for capital projects.
Low income countries
Ethiopia, Afghanistan
High income countries
Australia, Canada, United Kingdom
Upper middle income countries
China, Brazil, Turkey
Lower middle income countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Cambodia
Economic characteristics
- Level of debt
- Income
- Trade opportunities
- Poverty
- Welfare support
- Industry
Environmental characteristics
- Infrastructure
- Access to clean water
- Access to improved sanitation
- Access to food
- Agricultural productivity
- Energy use
- Resource use
- Emissions
Social characteristics
- Social support
- Employment
- Birth rates
- Education levels
- Healthcare system
- Access to technology
- Legal and political systems
- Living standards
- Social justice
Gross national income (GNI)
The total income generated by a country in a 12 month period, divided by its population.
Contributing factors to health status (PIGSSM)
- Poverty
- Inequality/ discrimination
- Global distribution
- Safe water
- Sanitation
- Marketing of tobacco, alcohol and processed foods
Inequality & Discrimination (PEMSS)
Physical:
- Increase risk of disease, self harm and suicide
- Physical violence from others
- Lack of sleep resulting in low energy levels
- Increase risk of illness
- Potential decreased access to healthcare
- Increasing morbidity and mortality
Mental:
- Increased stress and distress levels
- Feelings of inadequacy
- Reduced access to education impacting development of thought process and thinking
Social:
- Isolation and exclusion, bullying
- Social stigma and discrimination
- Increased chance of unemployment
- Difficulty forming meaningful and satisfying relationships
Emotional:
- People in communities may feel excluded and experience negative stress
- Feelings of hopelessness and fear due to violence experienced
- Increased anxiety
Spiritual:
- Loss of confidence in day to day life
- Loss of spirit, hope and purpose in life
- Feelings of helplessness
What is safe water?
Water that is not contaminated with diseases causing pathogens such as bacteria and viruses, or chemicals such as lead and mercury that may be a result of agriculture and industry.
What is the issue regarding water?
- Cannot grow crops
- Cannot feed livestock
- Increases risk of contaminated water being used
- Risk of mortality and morbidity
- Women and children spend hours collecting water rather than working or going to school