The health gap: Doctors and the social determinants of health
Chapter 4:Social and Behavioral Sciences and Public Health

Social determinants of health can affect poeple of all races, classes, and genders

Examples: Liver disease, violence, poisoning from drugs/alcohol, and suicide

The inequality gradient is much different between countries. In some countries, lower-class citizens have higher life expectancies and better health than other countries' wealthiest citizens.

Individual behavior in social perspective

Doctors advising people to avoid risky behavior is often unsuccessful

Social determinants influence our actions regarding health

Eating unhealthy food beacuse it is more affordable

People who live in high-stress environments smoking more

Solutions

Putting policies in place that confront social injustice

Educating doctors and the public

Advocacy

Funding

Social justice

Economics

culture

religion

stages of change model can help solve these issues

Health beliefs model