Determinants of Health: Determinants of Health Dr.N.Bayapa Reddy MD Asst.Professor Dept.of Community Medicine Chennai Medical College Hospital & Research Centre Spectrum of Health : Spectrum of Health POSITIVE HEALTH BETTER HEALTH FREEDOM FROM SICKNESS UNRECOGNISED SICKNESS MILD SICKNESS SEVERE SICKNESS DEATH Determinants of Health : Determinants of Health Biological Behavioural and Socio-cultural Environmental Socio-economic Health services Aging of Population Gender Other factors
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According to the dictionary‚ the word health is “the state of being free from illness.” At a first glance‚ this defination seems to be very direct and simple‚ however the meaning of the word ‘health’ nowadays is much more complex. The above definition pretty much sums up our view of health in the first half of the 20th century. But over the past few decades‚ the definititon and concept of health has evolved to encompass more elements than just the physical well-being of a person. This is partly
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individuals health and these may or may not be under conscious control. Individuals can chose to lead a healthy lifestyle or unhealthy lifestyle but they cannot control there genetic make up‚ culture and geographic environments. Florence Nightingale‚a revolutionary nurse in the 19th Century‚ suggested that there was a correlation between an individuals health and the environment they live in. (Weebly 2012). In this essay the neighbourhood of Lochee will be discussed and the determinants of health in this
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Social determinants of health are the conditions‚ in which people are born‚ grow‚ work and live. These conditions affect the distribution of money‚ power and resources not only at national but also at local levels. Although social determinants of health play an important role in human health‚ the understanding of some factors may improve people’s well - being. During this course‚ I have gained knowledge that will be useful for me to help patients to improve their health. To teach people the correct
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housing can lead to the risk of having severe health concerns. As stated in the Social Determinants of Health article‚ living in poor housing conditions can generate stress‚ which leads individuals to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as substance abuse. Children who live in such poor standard living conditions can face health problems. These health problems can become long-term and last until maturity phase of their life. From the Social Determinants of Health article‚ 42% of Torontonians are spending
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Health is a serious and very delicate matter‚ health does not only revolve around one idea or situation. Health has many different perspectives and definitions that come cross when talking about society or an individual‚ and how they manage their lifestyles when comparing it to their day to day life activities. Factors such as unemployment‚ lack of education‚ living in unhealthy environments and unsanitary‚ play a major role towards how an individual presents his or herself and where they rank when
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The health of young people is determined by more than just biology and the lifestyle choices that each person makes. The health of individuals affected by a range of factors that have a positive and negative influences on health. There are four determinants of health these include; Individual‚ sociocultural‚ Socioeconomic‚ environmental. Individual Factors These factors are unique to each person‚ they are able to determine their level of health. knowledge and skills of a young individuals can
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The causes of poor health are complex. A society understanding of the determinants of health has an important influence on the strategies it uses to maintain and improve the health of its population. Examining determinants of health from the perspective of social‚ economic and political circumstances is necessary to assist understanding the variations in the health of modern populations. Every time a government makes an economic or political decision‚ it also affects the lives of many people. The
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Indigenous Australians‚ a historical and cultural background is essential. This chapter sets the context for further discussions about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and issues related to their social and emotional wellbeing and mental health. The history of colonisation is addressed‚ the subsequent devastation of Indigenous Australians‚ and their resilience and struggle to claim equality and cultural recognition‚ and to shape the present. Indigenous Australia is made up of two cultural
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Health starts in our homes‚ workplaces‚ schools and communities. Most of us may think that the state of health is determined by our own behaviors and we are taking the initiatives in taking care of ourselves. By having a balanced diet‚ getting enough rest‚ exercising‚ not taking alcohols and smoking‚ receiving recommendation of preventive vaccine injection and screening tests‚ and seeing a doctor when we are sick‚ these behaviors all have great impact on our health. However‚ social determinants which
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