Introductions

race, class, gender etc

Attempt by one country to establish settlements and to impose its political, economic, and cultural principles in another territory.

Stress bodies and illness, indigenous ancestry, disability, early child development, education, employment and working conditions, food insecurity, gender, geography, health services, housing, immigration, income, income distribution, race, social safety net, social exclusion, unemployment and job security, globalization

socioeconomic factors, physical environment, health behaviors, health care

Being treated equally

fairness

dictates your access to health

Stress

Psychosocial demands/Resistance and Vulnerability factors contribute to response

cortisol, ACTH, catecholamines, beta-endorphin, testosterone, insulin

Cardiovascular function, respiration, renal function, gastrointestinal motility, fat metabolism, homeostasis

immunoglobulins, white cell counts, lymphocyte subpopulations, cytokines

to further understand societal factors and forces

Shape health and explain health inequalities (income and employment)

Shape the quality and distribution of these factors (social and political forces)

difference in income distributions within the population which results in a small percentage of the population having a high concentration of income
higher incomes=more favorable health

- Longer hours, high-stress work, and job insecurity associated with poorer health outcomes
- Those with more control over their work environment live longer/healthier lives

Early childhood education and care is linked to better adult health
Education provides a sense of control over life

Materialist, cultural/behavioural, psychosocial, life course, political economy

Children and adults experiencing food insecurity have increased physical and mental health concerns
Lower income-poorer housing--impact health

Gender inequality vs inequity
Overlaps with the SDoH

Racialized groups are more likely to live in poverty (economic exclusion)

Indigenous people are subjected to SDoH inequities experience poorer health outcomes
Difficulty accessing appropriate health-related services

Climate change impacts our physical environment
Some environmental factors may seem unrelated to health but play significant roles in our health
(agriculture)

as a: student, nurse, citizen

Policies impact health equity and well-being

As you learn about interviewing patients, families, and communities think about what you need to consider to ensure people will enjoy the best health they can in their homes and communities