Social gradients impact on health

Social Gradient 

• The poorest of the poor, around the world, have the worst health. But also all the way along the gradient the second richest is worse off than the richest 

Early life 

• Disadvantage in early life has life-long effects on quality of lfie chances and health status  

Work  

• The type of job a person has and the working conditions he or she is exposed to affects health  

Social support  

• Lack of support from fmaily, peers, community groups and services will limit the health benefits an individual will experience 

Food  

• Access to quality food will impact on health status and the incidence and prevalence of disease. 

Gender  

• Due to discrimination, many women do not experience the smane opportunities, support or access as men. This reduces the health status of many women around the world.  

Social exclusion 

• If people cannot access health services and groups and participate in the life of society, their health  suffers. They will become socially isolated 

Unemployment  

• Are usually low on the social gradient and usually to some extent are socially isolated and experience higher stress levels 

Addiction 

- The substance they are addicted to already causes problems but other determinants of health suffer. 

• Poorer ppl and those experiencing stress or unemployment are more likely to suffer addiction  

Transport  

• Geographic location can alter the quality of transport infrastructure available e.g. remote location have bad quality roads or can get cut off by flood or bushfire.  

• Isolation and lack of services  

Culture 

• Some cultures have norms that are healthier than others. If ppl follow the cultural rules or expectations they may experience lesser health.