social factors of health and diseases. Classification Effects of poverty, education, occupation, social network on health
Effects of poverty, education, occupation, social network on health:
To a large extent factors such as:
- where we live —>
- indoor air quality, dampness, home accident prevention, Homelessness = mental health and general health
- the state of our environment —>
- war, prosecution = mental and general health
- genetics —>
- genetic diseases treated differently due to money available by patient. may not be treated at all (no money)
- our income —>
- less income: may not obtain same medical supply, healthy food more expensive, no money for check up appointments etc.
- education level —>
- missing education on how to live a healthy life/ how to help yourself to an extend
- the person’s individual characteristics and behaviors—>
- being introverted or low self-esteem may result in no relationships = mental health
- our relationships with friends and family —>
- unstable households, more likely raised by single guardian homes (missing father/ mother role) = mental health
- whereas the more commonly considered factors such as access and use of health care services often have less of an impact.
evidence:
Data from the Infant Health and Development Program show that 40 percent of children living in chronic poverty had deficiencies in at least two areas of functioning (such as language and emotional responsiveness) at age 3