TOPIC 4: health inequalities

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to youth health inequalities.

Health Inequalities

Differences in health status or in the distribution of health risk and protective factors.

Youth Health Action

Replacing health-compromising behaviors or environments with health-enhancing ones to create better health outcomes.

Social Development

The influence of peer groups on young people's behavior, leading to positive or negative health outcomes.

Sociocultural Factors

Factors like media, cultural background, social networks, and educational attainment that affect health inequalities.

Commercial Factors

Conditions, actions, and policies of corporations that impact youth health, including marketing of harmful products.

Environmental Factors

Both natural and built factors, affecting youth access to health services and overall wellbeing.

Mental Health

A state of wellbeing where an individual can cope with normal stresses of life, work productively, and contribute to their community.

Peer Influence

The impact that peer groups can have on a young person's choices and actions, impacting their health.

Health Literacy

The ability to understand health information and use it to make informed health decisions.

Health Promotion

Efforts to promote equity by empowering individuals to manage factors affecting their health.

Social Justice

The pursuit of fair treatment and opportunities for all individuals in society, aimed at reducing discrimination.

Psychological Development

The process through which young individuals develop their identity, self-esteem, and coping mechanisms.

Nicotine Addiction

Dependence on nicotine, which can negatively affect lung and brain health during youth.

Substance Use

The consumption of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, which can lead to both short and long-term health effects.

Gambling

The act of risking something of value for the chance of winning more, which can lead to addiction, particularly among youth.