Social Determinants of Health & Climate Change

Flashcards about Social Determinants of Health and Climate Change

What are Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)?

Social and economic factors that influence an individual's place in society, such as income, education, or employment.

Why are SDoH relevant to climate change?

They explain how social and economic factors impact vulnerability and resilience to climate change effects.

What is the importance of social justice in the context of climate change?

Climate change disproportionately affects vulnerable communities, and social justice addresses these inequities.

How does environmental racism contribute to inequities?

It leads to vulnerable communities being disproportionately exposed to climate change-driven events and pollution.

List examples of key Social Determinants of health?

Income, Education and Literacy, Employment, Gender, Social Support and Coping - Resiliency

Define Environmental Racism

Disproportionate exposure of minority communities to pollution and environmental hazards.

How does income affect climate change resilience?

Wealthier people can afford measures like air conditioning to mitigate climate change impacts.

How can educational attainment affect climate change?

People with more education may understand the effects of climate change better and make choices to reduce their impact.

How are women disproportionately affected by climate change?

Women often play a significant role in obtaining resources and are more vulnerable to gender-based violence and lack of access to resources during climate events.

What is a 'windshield survey'?

A survey conducted to get an overview of a neighborhood for conditions that could affect health, such as Infrastructure, housing, activity, and access to public space and education.