specific groups- bio,socio,enviro factors

Question 1

Females biological factors

Answer 1

Estrogen (protective hormone against CVD, Estrogen drop during menopause (causes bones to loose density)

Question 2

Low SES sociocultural factors

Answer 2

Lower incomes, lower educational achievements, lower status occupations, lower levels of health literacy, higher rates of unemployment, higher rates of food insecurity, higher rates of maternal smoking, less likely to access healthcare, lower rate of private health insurance

Question 3

Outside major cities environmental factors

Answer 3

Poorer road quality, poorer lit roads, greater driving distances, reduced proximity to resources such as healthcare, transport, recreational facilities, healthcare, supermarkets and employment, greater exposure to harsh climate and effects of climate change, more dangerous work environments.

Question 4

Low SES environmental factors

Answer 4

Greater proximity to fast food outlets, poorer quality public open spaces, more dangerous work environments, poorer quality housing, greater exposure to environmental tobacco smoking

Question 5

Males environmental factors

Answer 5

Work in more dangerous environments, outside work environments

Question 6

Males biological factors

Answer 6

High BMI, hypertension, impaired glucose regulation, genetics (testosterone and storing fat around abdomen)

Question 7

Low SES biological factors

Answer 7

Obesity, hypertension, impaired glucose regulation, low birth weight babies

Question 8

Outside major cities sociocultural factors

Answer 8

Lower incomes, less access to education, unemployment, social isolation, food insecurity, early life experiences such as maternal smoking

Question 9

Outside major cities biological factors

Answer 9

High BMI, high blood cholesterol, impaired glucose regulation, low birth weight babies, hypertension

Question 10

Males sociocultural factors

Answer 10

Impacts of unemployment, higher SES, greater stereotypes and cultural influences