Social determinants of health and illness

Question 1

list some psychological, biological and social factors that influence peoples mental and physical health

Answer 1

psychological - memory, emotions, belief, perception
biological - genetic predisposition, immune response, neurochemistry
social - social support, family background, poverty

Question 2

describe social structure that influence peoples illness in society

Answer 2

race, class, gender, sexuality = language barriers, judicial system, educational systems

Question 3

list 10 social determinants of health according to WHO

Answer 3

1. The social gradient
2. Stress
3. Early life
4. Social exclusion
5. Work
6. Unemployment
7. Social support
8. Addiction
9. Food
10. Transport

Question 4

social gradient of health

Answer 4

Relative disadvantage with respect to income translates into absolute disadvantage in empowerment and control over ones life.

Question 5

define health inequities

Answer 5

are avoidable inequalities in health between groups of people within countries and between countries.

Question 6

factors that influence health

Answer 6

poor housing
stress and work
obesity and education

Question 7

how does poor housing affect health

Answer 7

mould and dampness = asthma
crowding = TB
Indoor carbon monoxide = headache exhaustion

Question 8

list examples of how a healthcare professional

could investigate SDOH within their practice

Answer 8

1. Did not attend (DNA) - list subset who did not attend find why, communication issues, accessibility, social support
2. Child safeguarding
3. Access