Social and Economic Determinants and How they Contribute to Inequalities in Health and Well-being

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Circumstances
World Health Organisation, Welsh Government and contributors of polic believe people born into different circumstances influences how they develop and grow
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How can Circumstances Influence People?
They can influence lifestyles, access to employment and lifespan, access to social and economic resources, and impact sense of control
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Privileged People
People who can access good resources like good income, food and housing are more likely to experience good health and well-being
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Inequlities in Social and Economic Opportunities
These can result in inequalities in health and well-being across society
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Reducing Inequalities
Causes are addressed at birth and throughout their lives
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The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2014
Includes goals of equality, properity and resilience
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Section 2 of Part 1 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014
Social and economic well-being as a contributor to good overall health and well-being
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Social and Economic Determinants of Health
Personal characteristics, lifestyle factors, personal and family resilience, social and community networks, living and working conditions, socio-economic, cultural and environmental conditions, values, beliefs and attitudes towards health and well-being a
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Modifiable Risks
Factors that an individual can control and change. Behaviours and exposures that can raise or lower a person's risk of illnesss.
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Common Illness of Modifiable Risks
Cancer and chronic conditions like diabetes, and cardiovascular disease
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Common Modifiable Risks
Tobacco use
Alcohol consumption
Excess body weight
Phsyical activity
Healthy eating
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Personal Characteristics: Sex
There are gender-based differences in life expectancym healthy life years, health behaviours, mortality and morbidity risks. Partly caused by constructed roles of men and women and the relationship between them.
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Gender Norms
Impact health conditions people are susceptible to and access to and uptake of health services
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Women
Live longer
Paid 16.3% less
Pension gap of 38%
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Gender Issues
Gender role conflicts, total workload, and unpaid work
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Personal Characteristic: Age
The older someone is the more susceptible they become to illness
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Personal Characteristic: Ethnic Group
South Asians = coronary heart disease
African or African Caribbean = high blood pressure and stroke
South Asians, Africans and African Caribbean = Type 2 Diabetes
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Personal Characteristic: Hereditary Factors
Genetic prediposition relates to an increased likelihood of developing a disease as a result of an individual's genetic makeup, relates to the outcome of specific genetic variations that are inherited from parents
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Genetic Disorders
Cystic Fibrosis
Brittle Bone Disease
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Lifestyle Factors/ Behaviours
Diet
Smoking
Alcohol use
Substance misuse
Exercise
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Absorb Lifestyle Behaviours
They are absorbed during our upbringing without us being aware of it, they will negatively or positively impact out health and well-being
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Poor Diet
Obesity
Tooth Decay
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Heart Disease and Stroke
Type-2 Diabetes
Osteoporosis
Some cancers
Depression
Eating Disorders
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Smoking
Shortened Life Expectancy
Increased risk of Cancer
Heart Disease
Stroke
Lung Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Tuberculosis
Eye Disease
Immune System Problems
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Alcohol Misuse
High Blood Pressure
Stroke
Pancreatitis
Liver Disease
Cancer
Depression
Dementia
Sexual Problems
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Substance Misuse
Weakened Immune System
Heart Conditions
Nausea
Abdominal Pain
Increased Strain on the Liver
Seizures
Stroke
Mental Confusion and Brain Damage
Lung Disease
Problems with Memory
Attention and Decision-making
Abnormal Breast Development
Increased Body Temper
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Lack of Exercise
Coronary Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure
Stroke
Metabolic Syndromes
Type-2 Diabetes
Breast and Colon Cancer
Depression
Death
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Economic and Social Challenges of Eating Well
Fruits and vegetables can be expensive. Higher number of fast food outlets in deprived areas compared to health outcomes.
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Economic and Social Challenges of Activity
Options such as the gym, pool and cycling can be unaffordable. Youth offences, anti-social behaviour, unsafe neighbourhoods and air pollution may discourage activities such as running and walking.
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