sociocultural factors Flashcards
1
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low income levels
talk about its barrier to healthy eating and food security
A
low income is a barrier to nutritional
low income = unhealthy eating
Leading to = obesity, hypertension and type 2 diabetes
2
Q
low educational levels
talk about impact on diet
A
poor health literacy,
prone to unhealthy lifestyle choices
Bad diet= obesity, high cholestrol and type 2 diabetes
3
Q
social isolation
A
social isolation is not being in regular contact with others due to geographical or mental barriers
can lead to a lack of support promoting unstable mental health
can cause: depression and anxiety