Learning Activity #7 (Online)
Social Determinants of Health
In Practice:
5. Educational attainment is widely acknowledged as one of the key components of socioeconomic status and is positively associated with health status and health indicators. Employment earnings tend to increase with level of education, especially university education.
Complete the Table and describe the influences that education and literacy have on the health indicators listed. Give an example to illustrate the influences.
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EDUCATION AND LITERACY |
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Health Determinant |
Influence and Example |
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Employment and Working Conditions |
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Personal Health Practices and Awareness |
2. |
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Social Environment |
3. |
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Physical Environment |
4. |
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Income and Social Status |
5. |
6. Five indicators of a supportive social environment are described in the reading: access to social support, personal security, volunteering, participation in community organizations and charitable donations. How do the health determinants of income and education influence an individual’s and family’s ability to participate in these social environment indicators? Write your answer in the Discussion Forum.
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Today's Activities
1. Readings
The Health Determinants
The Socioeconomic Environment
2. Journaling
3. Forum Discussion 1
3. Forum Discussion 2
4. Complete Table
5. Complete Worksheet
6. Chat (small groups)
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