HLTHAGE 1AA3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Whitehall Study, Complete Control, Social Capital
16 Jan 2017
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Life expectancy russia (58) and sweden (78), people in the poorest parts of. Glasgow have a life expectancy 12 years less than those living in the wealthier parts. Poor black men in the us live 20 years less than rich white men. When we think about health we think about the body as a machine, but biology can"t really explain this. Maybe this is about the poor choices people make, some make good choices throughout their lives and some choices not so good. A behaviour point of view see"s health outcomes as personal choices. In theory, levels of cholesterol and blood pressure. Good health is correlated with higher socio-economic status and vice versa. Richer people have access to better housing and resources. Living conditions determine our health more than medical intervention and lifestyle choices. Our range of choices is shaped and limited by socio-cultural, political, and economic circumstances. Marmot"s whitehall study - even extends to civil service!
