Week 3 lecture Flashcards
health inequities
differences in health that are unnecessary and avoidable as well as unfair and unjust
- root cause of health disparities
the root cause of health disparities are..
health inequities
health equities
fair opportunities for all people to achieve full health potential
health disparities
differences in health status between populations
social justice
fair distribution of resources and responsibilities amongst members of population
inequality
unequal access to opportunities
- one person getting something when another does not
equality
evenly distributed tools and assistance
- short being provided with ladder for tree to be able to pick apples
equity
custom tools that identify and address inequality
- ensuring everyone gets what they specifically need to be able to thrive
justice
equal access to both tools and opportunities by fixing the system
3 features of social justice approach
- ethical use of power
- people are unique
- everyday ethics
capacity building
providing skills and strength to individuals and institutions through coaching and training
just institutions
engagement in fair treatment of all individuals of the institution
subjective poverty
perception that there is insufficient income to meet expenses
relative poverty
deprivation of some individuals in relation to those who have more
absolute poverty
deprivation of resources that are life threatening