Socio-economic status

Question 1

Define: SES

Answer 1

social standing of an individual in comparison to others in that society. Based on education, income and occupation.

Question 2

generally, the higher the ses,

Answer 2

the better health (and vice versa)

Question 3

How does income affect health?

Answer 3

 Affects accessibility to food, recreation (healthy body weight), healthcare (reduces morbidity and mortality), transport (social connection), education.

Question 4

HOw does occupation affect health

Answer 4

people of manual occupations often come from a lower SES and have higher mortality rates than those in professional occupations.
Higher risk of soft tissue injuries and back pain

Question 5

How does education affect health?

Answer 5

more educated, more likely to be health literate

If parents are educated, more likely to pass on value of education to children

Question 6

Define: health literate

Answer 6

have knowledge about factors that influence heatlh