Sociocultural Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status (VCE SSCE Health and Human Development): Flashcards

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Sociocultural factors definition

Social & cultural conditions people born, grow, live, work & age in

3 components of socioeconomic status (SES)

Income, occupation, and education

Health literacy definition

Ability to obtain, process & understand basic health information

Unemployment & health relationship type

Bidirectional (two-way) - each can cause the other

Social exclusion definition

Segregation from inadequate participation in society

Social isolation definition

Not being in regular contact with others

Cultural norms definition

Customs, ideas, values & traditions passed through generations

Food insecurity definition

When healthy, affordable food is not obtainable

3 barriers to accessing healthcare

Cultural, financial, and health literacy barriers

Maternal risk factors during pregnancy

Tobacco, alcohol, drugs, poor nutrition, chemicals/bacteria

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Biological Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Sociocultural Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Environmental Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Differences Between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Population Groups

Differences Between Male and Female Population Groups

Differences Between High and Low Socioeconomic Status Population Groups

Differences Between Those Living Within and Outside of Australia’s Major Cities

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Biological Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Sociocultural Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Environmental Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Differences Between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Population Groups

Differences Between Male and Female Population Groups

Differences Between High and Low Socioeconomic Status Population Groups

Differences Between Those Living Within and Outside of Australia’s Major Cities

Key Skills

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Biological Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Sociocultural Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Environmental Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Differences Between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Population Groups

Differences Between Male and Female Population Groups

Differences Between High and Low Socioeconomic Status Population Groups

Differences Between Those Living Within and Outside of Australia’s Major Cities

Key Skills

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Biological Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Sociocultural Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Environmental Factors Contributing to Variations in Health Status

Differences Between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Population Groups

Differences Between Male and Female Population Groups

Differences Between High and Low Socioeconomic Status Population Groups

Differences Between Those Living Within and Outside of Australia’s Major Cities

Key Skills

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