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Population health
An approach aimed at improving the health of an entire population. It includes improving
health outcomes and reducing the occurrence of illness and health inequities.
The historical changes in beliefs around health/illness
Germ theory - 1878
Biomedical model of health
Focuses on the physical or biological aspects of disease and illness. It is a medical
model of care practised by doctors and health professionals and is associated with the
diagnosis, cure and treatment of disease.
Social model of health
an approach that recognises improvements in health and wellbeing can only be
achieved by directing effort towards addressing the physical, sociocultural and political
environments of health that have an impact on individuals and population groups
The types of illness narratives according to Arthur Franks
1. Restitution
2. Quest
3. Chaos
The social determinants of health
The conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, shaped by the
distribution of money, power, and resources at global, national, and local levels
, Social gradient of health
the relationship between inequalities in population health and inequalities in social
status
What factors contribute to health inequities
Poverty, unequal access to health care, lack of education, stigma, and racism
The impact of poverty on health
People who live in developing countries live significantly shorter lives. Economic,
environmental, and social contributors. Occurs within developed countries across
classes too.
The components of the Sociological Imagination Framework
1. Historical
2. Cultural
3. Critical
4. Structural
Historical example (Sociological Imagination Framework)
How has your family background or key past events and experiences shaped the
person you are?
Cultural example (Sociological Imagination Framework)
What role have cultural background, traditions, and belief systems played in forming
your opinions and influencing your behaviours and choices?
Critical example (Sociological Imagination Framework)
In what ways have your values and opinions about what you consider important
changed over time?