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