HLTC43H3 Lecture Notes - Developing Country
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Despite living in the same city / living environments, people living on the left differ from the right. Ppl on the left- stone walls more poor. Ppl on the right condos, recreational areas. Of 3 girls- tf the first img is a consequence of the 2nd image. All girls are the same age but diff statures. Yes genetics could be a factor but a lot have to do w/ inequality and malnourishment: ultimately its our social environment that affects our outcome. The social determinants of health are what accounts for our differences in health globally. All 3 of which, deal with human genetic, plastic and developmental system. Living + working coditions: unemployement, water + sanitation, hc services, housings. Must think of all these things interacting w each other to result in health outcome. A change in 1 will effect the other. Macro level; govn"t policies: policies and interventions, access to quality to health care.
