HMS Notes

What are some broad features of society that influence health?

Culture, Affluence, Social Cohesion, Social Inclusion, Political Structures, Media, and Language.

What environmental factors affect health?

Geographic location, quality of air and water, safe workplaces, community safety, access to physical resources within the community.

What are key socioeconomic factors that determine health?

Socioeconomic Status, Educational Attainment, Employment Status, Cultural Background, Disability, Social Networks, Social Expectations and Attitudes, Cultural Traditions, Media.

What are health behaviors that affect an individual's health?

Individual beliefs and actions, such as tobacco use, alcohol consumption, physical activity, dietary behavior, drug use, and sexual practices.

What biomedical factors influence health?

Genetics, Blood pressure, Blood glucose levels, Cholesterol levels, Physical impairment.

What are the 5 determinants of health?

Biomedical Factors, Health Behaviors, Socioeconomic Factors, Environmental Factors, and Broad Features of Society.

What are the 5 dimensions of health?

Physical, Social, Emotional, Mental, and Spiritual.

How can the health status of Australians be measured?

Through epidemiology, mortality, infant mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence.

What sociological causes contribute to risky health behaviors?

Low socioeconomic status, peer pressure & normalization, low health literacy, environmental constraints, and cultural practices.

What health inequities exist among young Aboriginals?

The leading cause of death is intentional self-harm, with stable trends that are not decreasing.

What causes key health issues in young Australians?

High stress and isolation, disconnectedness, and income disparities.

What is the nature of violence?

Violence is behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

What does the data tell us about violence trends?

On average, all violence trends are increasing, such as domestic violence at an average rate of 3.1% per year.

Why is violence an issue?

It may have lasting effects, potentially carrying over into adulthood.

What are protective factors to reduce violence?

Education and laws related to violence and abuse to prevent violent behaviors.

How does higher self-efficacy enhance health?

It increases the likelihood of prioritizing healthy behaviors and achieving goals.

How does health literacy improve health outcomes?

Better health literacy leads to improved health outcomes.

How do help-seeking behaviors support health?

They provide support for individuals to help improve their overall health.

How does resilience enhance health?

It helps individuals better handle life's ups and downs.

What protective factors can mitigate key health issues for young Australians?

Education, support systems and connections, and exercise/nutrition.

What strategies can be utilized to address health inequalities?

Implement specific strategies such as workshops for health literacy, create supportive environments, and support from government agencies.