Determinants Of Health

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Determinants of health

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- Factors that raise or lower a level of health in a population or individual

- Determinants of health help to explain or predict trends in health and why some groups have better or worse health than others

- Determinants can be classified in many ways such as biological , behavioral , physical environment and social.

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Biological determinants of health

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refers to structure of cells , tissues and systems of the body , their structure and how well they function. Factors relating to the body impact on health such as body weight , blood pressure levels , glucose regulation and genetics.

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Behavioral determinants of health

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the choices people make in their lives that impact on their health status. Actions or patterns of living of an individual or group that impact on health such as smoking , eating practices , sexual behavior and participation in physical activity.

E.g tobacco smoking , alcohol consumption , drug use , physical activity levels and sexual behavior.

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Social determinants of health

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aspects of society and the social environment that impact on health such as poverty , early life experience , social networks and support.

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socioeconomic status , work and unemployment , social excursion , social isolation , stress , food security , early life experiences , access to health care and health services

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Physical environment determinants of health

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The physical surroundings in which we live , work and play. The physical environment includes air and water , workplaces , housing , roads , nature , schools , recreations settings and exposure to hazards.

Examples include : Housing , work environment , urban design and infrastructure ( roads , buildings, air quality and climate and climate change.