PUBH 302

inequities Answer: systematic differences in the opportunities groups have to achieve optimal health, leading to unfair and avoidable differences in health outcomes microaggressions Answer: everyday verbal, non-verbal, and environmental slights, snubs, or insults whether intentional or unintentional--that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages relationship between household income and health status Answer: higher income = better health status socia...

Determinants of Health Underlying Factors That Ultimately Bring About Disease, Disability, or Death; "Causes of Causes" ex. behavior, infection, genetics, geography, environment Risk Factors/Conditions 3 Levels of Prevention 1. Primary 2. Secondary 3. Tertiary Primary Prevention Prevent onset of illness before evidence of symptoms/illness Secondary Prevention Early diagnosis & prompt treatment, limit effects Tertiary Prevention Rehabilitation efforts, treatment for late onset M...