Determinants of health are the physical and social conditions that people develop, live, and work in that have a direct effect on their health (Mikkonen & Raphael, 2010). The Lalaonde Report developed a framework that breaks down key factors that determine health within a population (Government of Canada, 2011). These key factors are interrelated and consider an individual or groups lifestyle, environment, human biology and health services (Government of Canada, 2011). There are many determinants of health and they differ based the sources. Almost all the determinants of health were displayed in the film.
Education as a determinant of health links higher levels of literacy and level of education with improved health (Government of Canada, 2011). Increased education means more job opportunities, income as well as prepared with skills and having …show more content…
An Charlie who was born without his extremities but other wise was healthy. His family supports and encourages him to develop his independence and not let his condition stop him but find different way to do things. He condition does have some effect on his health with difficulty thermoregulating his body due to his lack of extremities.
Early childhood experiences influence coping skills, resistance to health problems and overall health and well-being for the rest of one’s life (Mikkonen & Raphael, 2010). Health child development is seen with both Charlie and Frank. Two very contrasting childhoods with Frank not having a father who had little patient for his son and sent him to an institution compared to Charlie whose family supports and helps to build his independence, and integrate him into society. Both boys developed different coping skills, relationships, experience that shape and mould their
Education as a determinant of health links higher levels of literacy and level of education with improved health (Government of Canada, 2011). Increased education means more job opportunities, income as well as prepared with skills and having …show more content…
An Charlie who was born without his extremities but other wise was healthy. His family supports and encourages him to develop his independence and not let his condition stop him but find different way to do things. He condition does have some effect on his health with difficulty thermoregulating his body due to his lack of extremities.
Early childhood experiences influence coping skills, resistance to health problems and overall health and well-being for the rest of one’s life (Mikkonen & Raphael, 2010). Health child development is seen with both Charlie and Frank. Two very contrasting childhoods with Frank not having a father who had little patient for his son and sent him to an institution compared to Charlie whose family supports and helps to build his independence, and integrate him into society. Both boys developed different coping skills, relationships, experience that shape and mould their