SOC102H1 Lecture Notes - Rick Glazier, Population Health, Infant Mortality
Document Summary
Disempowers- by depriving people of income, influence and authority. Disconnects- by reducing social connectedness and depriving people of social contacts. Misinforms- by depriving people of useful info about opportunities. Devalues- by depriving people of self-esteem and self-worth. Poor people get the most funding-starved care. Very-low income people are treated worse than average income (same-day surgery) How sociable variables influence the physical and psychological well-being of groups of people. Average number of years remaining to a person at a particular age. Global life expectancy has increased dramatically in the past century, yet disparities exist between nations. Higher mortality rates from all causes for men of lower employment grades (coronary heart disease) Higher percentage of any mental illnesses (strong correlation) Higher drug use (weak / should not be a correlation) Alterations in thinking, mood or behaviour / significant distress and impaired functioning. Distorted in media as something devilish and demonic.
