SOC102H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Unapologetic, Reference Group, Health Care In Canada
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Denies the relationship between inequality and poor health due to their privileges. Income and income distribution: most important social determinant of health affects a lot of things. Education: more education more likely to be healthier. Employment and working conditions: employment security, physical conditions at work, work pace and stress, working hours, opportunities for self expression and individual development at work. Early childhood development: early childhood problems can affect health latter on. Housing: environment (clean water, housing) effect health. Social exclusion: socially excluded difficult to find good job access social service. Social safety net: benefits, programs, and supports that protects citizen during various life changes that can affect their health. Health services: access to health care is important. Aboriginal status: first nations experience worse health due to numerous reasons. Gender: women tend to experience more problems. Disability: level of government support is important. Behavioural model: medical model focusing on lifestyle choices as the causes and treatment of illness.
