PUBPOL 201 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: 1995 Chicago Heat Wave, Affordable Housing, Lead Paint
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Health lecture 3: the environment as a social determinant of health. The black infant mortality rate in the u. s. is twice that of white babies: primarily due to higher rate of preterm delivery, 16% black vs. 10% white. Social structural factors: differences in poverty, income, education, jobs, differences in community contexts, racism. Ex: lead paint, safe drinking water, air quality, second hand smoke: behavioral factors. Family structure, adverse life events, stress (acute and chronic) Tress (cid:272)a(cid:374) tra(cid:374)slate i(cid:374)to people"s (cid:271)odies a(cid:374)d affe(cid:272)t their health and affect their immune system. Physical environment biological/chemical exposures: air, water, soil, climate, pollution. Social environment: housing, access to food, access to education and jobs, crime/safety, social relationships/support, social capital, segregation. Built environment: green and recreational spaces, walkability, noise, zoning. Adults living in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods: have increased hypertension and cholesterol levels, report more chronic health conditions, have worse mental health. American adults living in neighborhoods with more supermarkets have healthier diets.
