HTHSCI 1RR3 (SDOH) UNIT 1, 2 & 3
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Define social determinants of health - ANSWER-Social and economic factors that
influence's peoples health
What factors go into your health? - ANSWER-Socioeconomic - 40%
Physical Environment - 10%
Health Behaviours - 30%
Health Care - 20%
WHO Conceptual Framework: Socioeconomic & Political Context - ANSWER-
Governance
Macroeconomic Policies
Social Policies
Public Policies
Culture & Societal Values
*These are structural determinants (social determinants of health inequities)
WHO Conceptual Framework: Socioeconomic Position - ANSWER-Social Class
Gender
Racism
Education > Occupation > Income
*These are structural determinants (social determinants of health inequities)
WHO Conceptual Framework: Intermediary Determinants - ANSWER-Material
Circumstances (living & working conditions, food availability, etc.)
Behaviours and Biological Factors
Psychological Factors
*Intermediary Determinants (social determinants of health)
Societal Factors - ANSWER-Shape health & explain health inequities (ie. income &
employment)
Societal Forces - ANSWER-Shape quality & distribution of these factors (ie. social &
political forces)
, Health Inequities - ANSWER-Differences in health status or in the distribution of health
resources between different population groups arising from social conditions
Income Inequality - ANSWER-A great difference in income distributions within the
population which results in a small percentage of the population having a high income
Precariat - ANSWER-A social class existing without predictability or security
Bartley Typology - ANSWER-Income is an excellent marker for a cluster of other life
circumstances; mediated by education
Material
Cultural/Behavioural
Psychosocial
Life course
Political Economy
Inequality - ANSWER-Unbalanced conditions (more quantitative) - may not be unfair
Inequity - ANSWER-The state of being unfair or unjust (more qualitative) -
Refers to unfair, avoidable differences arising from poor governance, corruption or
cultural exclusion
Affects specific groups
Health Literacy - ANSWER-The understanding people have of their own health & how to
access health services & information
Social Gradient - ANSWER-Higher Income results in better health outcomes & vice
versa regardless of location
What is the Canada Health Act? - ANSWER--A federal document that ensures all
residents have access to medically necessary hospital & physician services
-Based on need, not ability to pay
-Sets the criteria & conditions that provinces/territories must satisfy to qualify for their
full cash transfers under the Canada Health Transfer
What are the 5 Criteria of the CHA? - ANSWER-Public Administration
Comprehensiveness
Universality
Portability
Accessibility
Public Administration - ANSWER-The provincial and territorial plans must be
administered and operated on a non-profit basis by a public authority accountable to the
provincial or territorial government
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