HTHSCI 2RR3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Indoor Air Quality
3 Mar 2017
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Preventative measures are not as expensive as acute care. Unfortunately, preventative strategies take an extended period of time to prove effective. Healthiest populations are societies which have equitable distribution of wealth. Degree of control ppl have over life circumstances. Those w limited financial options & poor coping skills for dealing with stress experience increase in a range of diseases. Support from families, friends & communities is associated w better health. Caring & respect that occurs in social relationships, & the resulting sense of satisfaction & wellbeing buffer against health problems. Health status improves with level of education. Education is closely tied to socioeconomic status, & effective education for children & lifelong learning. Unemployment, underemployment, stressful or unsafe work are associated with. People who have more control generally have less stress. Civic vitality refers to strength of social networks within a community. Values and norms of a society influence the health & well being of individuals &
