HLTH 1001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Phenotype, Racialization, Social Stratification

• School: Carleton University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: HLTH 1001
• Professor: Sonia Gulati

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Lecture 11 february 12: genetics and genes know the terms. Sections to skip: spiritual health pg 31-33, page 45 sex issues. Three quarters of all hungry people live in. The (cid:272)o(cid:374)te(cid:454)t of people(cid:859)s li(cid:448)es determines their health, and so blaming individuals for having poor health or crediting them for good health is inappropriate. Income and social status: education, physical environment, social support networks, genetics, health services, gender. Income and social status higher income and social status are linked to better health. The greater the gap between the richest and the poorest people, the greater the difference in health. Education low education levels are linked to poor health, more stress and lower self- confidence. Physical environment safe water and clean air, health workplaces, safe houses, communities and roads all contribute to good health. Employment and working conditions people in employment are healthier, particularly those who have more control over their working conditions.