SAC two Health and Human Development chapter 4

Risk factors

something that increases the likelihood of developing disease or injury

Health Inequalities

Unfair and avoidable differences in health status and access to healthcare between different groups of people.

Protective factors

something that enhances the likelihood of a positive health and wellbeing outcome and lessens the likelihood of negative health and wellbeing outcomes from exposure to risk

Health status

an individual's or population's overall level of health and wellbeing, considering various indicators such as life expectancy, mortality and morbidity

Sociocultural factors

the social and cultural conditions into which people are born, grow, live, work and age. These conditions include

socioeconomic status

social networks

family and cultural background

Commercial Factors

The actions of businesses and companies that influence people’s health and wellbeing through the promotion and sale of products and services.

Environmental Factors

physical features that surround us, which can be natural or built by people

Health Promotion

The process of helping people improve and maintain their health and wellbeing through education, programs, and supportive environments.

Health Action

behaviour change where health-compromising behaviours are replaced by health-enhancing behaviours

Health Literacy

relates to how people access, understand and use health information and services in ways that promote and maintain health and wellbeing.

Health equity

when everyone can attain their full potential for health and wellbeing

Social justice

fairness in society

Community values

judgements about what is important for a good community