Health Sciences 1002A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Parental Leave, Overqualification, Absenteeism

• School: Western University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: Health Sciences 1002A/B
• Professor: Anita Cramp

Document Summary

The purpose of this chapter is to provide a broad overview of the impact of employment, working conditions, and the work environment on health. The focus is on the quality of work. Since higher-income people are in better health and live longer than middle-income people suggests that the health gradient is linked to relative position on the income scale rather than to absolute deprivation or poverty. The experience of work dominates the lives of most working-age people. Those at the lower end of the income spectrum are most likely to experience stress from job insecurity and from stress in workplace itself, and they are also most likely to face workplace hazards to physical health. There is strong links b/w unemployment/precarious employment and poor health outcome. Also strong link b/w poor working conditions and poor physical and mental health. Dirty and dangerous jobs, exposure to harmful substances that pose risks to physical health in terms of injuries and occupational disease.