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Determinants of health definition
the condition in which people are born, grow, live, work and age that affect health,
functioning and quality of life
Determinants of health example
education, income, access to health care, food, environment, working conditions, water
and sanitation, housing
New Zealand measurement of poverty
deprivation index (1 = less deprived, 10 = most deprived)
How does education positively affect health
provides opportunity to improve income, resources, live in healthier environments,
better job opportunities
Issues for rural communities regarding health
rural communities have increased health disparities, lack of access, reciprocal
relationships between members and health care professionals
Ableism
discrimination against disabled people based on disability
Characteristics of indigenous people globally
1. self identify as indigenous
2. historical link to land as original people