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THE DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH (Sociocultural factors (eg family, peers, media…

- - - - KNOWLEDGE
        
        Parents, siblings, peers, teachers, the internet and the media all play a part in conveying information about health.
        
        Those with lower levels of education are at greater risk of poor health, have higher rates of serious chronic health conditions and illness, and live shorter lives than those with higher levels of education.
      - SKILLS
        
        The acquisition of skills related to decision making, problem solving, assertiveness, literacy, interpersonal skills, communicating, interacting and moving may also contribute to improved health.
  - - - POSITIVE
        It can provide us with potential in terms of intellectual capacity, physical abilities and life expectancy.
      - NEGATIVE
        A number of genetic disorders, such as muscular dystrophy and cystic fibrosis, lead to chronic ill health and decreased life expectancy.
  - - - The attitudes we hold are influenced by families, peers, education, the media, our culture and the communities in which we live.