ENVS 3101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: United States Public Health Service, Health Belief Model, Coronary Artery Disease
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10 key categories of social determinants of health. Societies place value on certain characteristics such that a hierarchial social structure is formed. An inadequate or insecure food source remains an issue for disadvantaged population in the. However, excess calorie intake and the lack of a nutritious diet is a rapidly growing problem. Having affordable, stable housing influences health and the numbers of ways. Homelessness can lead to mom nutrition, lack of medical care, drug use, and violence. Even within the same overall socialeconomic status, those with more education tend to experience better health compared to those with less education. Is a state of successful performance of mental function, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships with other people, and the ability to adapt to change and to cope with challenges. Black men and women are much more likely to die of heart disease and stroke compared to white men and women.
