Social, Economic and Cultural

Question 1

Social Factors

Answer 1

• Social support networks
• Access to a range of trusted people is associated with better health.
• Peers/Friends
• E.g. having strong friends/peer groups can allow you to talk about your struggles and vent if needed, This can lead to reduced level of friends.

Question 2

Cultural Factors

Answer 2

• Culture and religion
• Customs, traditions and beliefs can determine activities that they participate in.
• Media
  -E.g. the media can influence people to buy certain products, (McDonalds.) It’s food is often high in fat, if not burnt off, can store as fat, increasing the risk of obesity.

Question 3

Economic Factors

Answer 3

• Education
• Good health is linked with higher education levels, less stress and higher self-confidence.
• Employment
• E.g. if an individual is employed they are more likely to be able to earn an income to afford to pay bills. Decreasing level of stress (Mental).