Social determinants Flashcards
Who definition of health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”
Definition of aboriginal health
Not just physical wellbeing, but refers to social, emotional and cultural wellbeing, where each individual is able to reach their full potential thereby bring about the total wellbeing of the community as a whole
WHO definition of social determinants of health
the social determinants of health
are the circumstances in which people are born, grow up, live, work and age, and the systems put in place to deal with illness. these circumstances are further shaped by economics, social policies and politics
WHO’s 10 Key social determinants?
Social gradient, stress, effects of early life, culture, stress at work, unemployment, social support, addiction, food, transport
More social determinants
Access to education, available resources to meet daily needs, socioeconomic conditions, public safety, access to technology
What are two classes of influence the poor health status of aboriginals and torres strait islanders can be ascribed?
Social disadvantage, the relationship of indigenous Australians to mainstream society
Culture (social determinant explain)
Language, loss of traditional health care practices, distrust of western health care practices
Stress/public safety (social determinant explain)
racism, substance abuse, violence, sexual assualt, mental health issues
over crowding
5 times more likely than broader population (18 times in remote)
over crowding
5 times more likely than broader population (18 times in remote)
The lower the social gradient:
The worse the health status
