Society and oral health Flashcards
1
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What are the social determinants of health (SDH)
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Conditions of daily living that determine a person’s chances of maintaining good health
2
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How does SDH underpin health
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- Oral diseases mainly affects disadvantaged people
- Oral disease varies depending on the SDH that a person experiences
3
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How does ones socioeconomic position align with oral health
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- Adults in manual occupations had higher levels of caries, periodontal diseases and tooth loss
- Adults in professional occupations had excellent oral health in comparison
4
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What are some Social Determinants of Health
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- Social positions
- Environment
- Poverty
- Unemployment
- Social and economic circumstances
5
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What is health inequality
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Difference in health between population groups (unavoidable)
6
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What are examples of health inequalities
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- Age
- Disability
- Sex
- Ethnicity
7
Q
What is health inequity
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Difference in health between social groups (avoidable)
8
Q
What can health inequity be caused by
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Unequal access to opportunities and resources
9
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What can health inequities lead to
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Health inequalities
10
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What is Profession Sir Michael Marmot’s review find
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- There’s a social gradient in health
- Health inequalities result from social inequities
- To reduce the gradient, actions must be proportional to the level of disadvantage
11
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What does the biopsychosocial model of health imply
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- Psychological and social factors influence biological functioning
- The interactions between these three factors determine health and disease
