SOC263H5 Lecture Notes - Dentons, Protective Factor
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Socio-economic status played a big role in health experiences whereas lifestyle choices such as smoking, exercising, immoderate eating accounted only moderately [biomedical approach] Psychosocial factors emphasized effects of stress on the physiology of the body. He viewed race, ethnicity and gender as separate variables. The privileged in society who posses resources in form of income, education and social connections live longer and enjoy good physical and mental health. Those in low-income groups face more health constraints due to inequitable social conditions in workplaces, neighbourhoods. Mortality differences in rural and urban regions where high mortality rates are in rural regions due to occupational hazards. Presence of manufacturing and industry creates jobs but risk of toxins and pollution from these sources create health risks. Residents in low-income areas within the same city face more health challenges and risks. Low-income populations 16 times more likely to commit suicide than high-income populations.
