HSS 1101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Occupational Safety And Health, Smoking Ban, Social Integration

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: HSS 1101
• Professor: James Gomes

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Cause: anything producing an effect or result. Factor: event, characteristic or other definable entity that brings about change in a health condition or another defined outcome. Risk factor: an aspect of personal behaviour, lifestyle, an environment exposure, or an inborn or inherited characteristic that, on the basis of epidemiologic evidence, is known to be associated with health-related condition considered important to prevent. Social determinant: a proposed or established causal factor in the social environment that affects health outcomes. Social environment determinant: a cohesive and supportive social environment with opportunity for growth and development, with social networks and social supports. Physical environment determinant: a proposed or established causal factor in the natural and built environment that affects health outcomes. Lifestyle and personal choices determinant: a proposed or established causal factor based on individual personal choices of lifestyle habits, such as diet, exercise, and substance abuse. Health care determinant: a proposed or established causal factor in health care that affects health outcomes.