Assignment 2 Global And National Health
Assignment 2 Global & National Health
This essay discusses how cultural understanding of health could impact on an individual trying to receive health care within Australia. As there are a diversity of cultures worldwide, there are many people that have similar or different beliefs and values, including defining what 'health' is. Similarly to the different beliefs and values, people will also view illness and disease in a way, which adheres with their traditions and culture. This essay will mainly focus on analysing cultural understanding of health, social determinants of health, cultural competence as well as briefly looking into the types of health care and the factors.
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Therefore the circumstances of an individual's lifestyle determine their health, so criticising a person for their bad health or commanding a person on their good health is improper. Most likely the case is that they have no control over the determinants of health. (reference) Complementary to this is the social determinants of health (SDH), which focuses on the social, economic and politically determined conditions that result in good health, illness and disease. There are a variety of factors that contribute to a person’s health, some of, which include income and social status, education, environment and health services. If an individual earns a higher income and is of a higher social status, then it is evident that they will have better health in comparison to a person with a very low and income and social status. Education is a significant aspect in having or achieving good health because the more understanding and education a person attains about health then there is a high chance they will establish and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Environment is yet
This essay discusses how cultural understanding of health could impact on an individual trying to receive health care within Australia. As there are a diversity of cultures worldwide, there are many people that have similar or different beliefs and values, including defining what 'health' is. Similarly to the different beliefs and values, people will also view illness and disease in a way, which adheres with their traditions and culture. This essay will mainly focus on analysing cultural understanding of health, social determinants of health, cultural competence as well as briefly looking into the types of health care and the factors.
Discussion: How cultural understandings of health may impact upon access to the Australian healthcare system (800 words) …show more content…
Therefore the circumstances of an individual's lifestyle determine their health, so criticising a person for their bad health or commanding a person on their good health is improper. Most likely the case is that they have no control over the determinants of health. (reference) Complementary to this is the social determinants of health (SDH), which focuses on the social, economic and politically determined conditions that result in good health, illness and disease. There are a variety of factors that contribute to a person’s health, some of, which include income and social status, education, environment and health services. If an individual earns a higher income and is of a higher social status, then it is evident that they will have better health in comparison to a person with a very low and income and social status. Education is a significant aspect in having or achieving good health because the more understanding and education a person attains about health then there is a high chance they will establish and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Environment is yet