WEEK 2 Flashcards
What are social determinants of health?
Factors that contribute to a peron’s state of health
What is a health disparity?
a particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social economic, and/or environmental disadvantage
Level of education is…
a strong predictor of long-term health and quality of life
What is health equity?
the absence of avoidable, unfair, or remediable differences among groups of people
Economic stability includes what 4 factors?
- Unemployment
- Housing insecurity
- Food insecurity
- Poverty
Neighborhood and built environment refers to the _____ area surrounding what?
-proximal
-a particular person, family or commuinty
Social and community context is an individuals direct experience as shaped by ____, _____ ____ _____ and _____ _____
-family
-social support structures
-social networks
Health care is the efforts made to restore ____, ____ or _____ well-being, especially by trained and licesened professionals
physical, mental, or emotional
Intersectionality is how systems of ____ intersect to create unique dynamics and effects
inequality
Intersectionality includes what 6 things?
- Gender
- Abilities
- Sexual orientation
- Race/ethnicity
- Class
- Nationality
