Socioa Determinants Of Health Flashcards
1
Q
What are social determinants of health
A
- these are conditions in the environment in which we grow, live, work, play and age
- study of the relationship between a place and the impact the places has on ones Health
2
Q
List the social determinants off health
A
1 economic stability
2 physical environment
3 health and health care
4 education
5 social context
3
Q
Link poverty and health
A
-explain using the key determinants of health
4
Q
Broader determine
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- infrastructure
- social inequalities
- war and violence
5
Q
Use of SDOH
A
- Health professionals need to be aware of them in order to understand why some people get sick more often than others in order to devise ways to improve the quality of life for the general population
- to create social and physical environments conducive for good health
6
Q
Key elements for a good health system
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- basic and expert skills
- political will
- manpower
- funds
- motivation of personal
