 WITH THE EXAMPLES FOR EACH ,DISCUSS HOW THE FOLLOWING

DETERMINANTS BY INFLUENCE AND INDIVIDUAL HEALTH

 Income and social status - higher income and social status are linked to better health. The greater the gap
between the richest and poorest people, the greater the differences in health.
 Education – low education levels are linked with poor health, more stress and lower self-confidence.
 Physical environment – safe water and clean air, healthy workplaces, safe houses, communities and roads all
contribute to good health. Employment and working conditions – people in employment are healthier,
particularly those who have more control over their working conditions
 Social support networks – greater support from families, friends and communities is linked to better health.
Culture - customs and traditions, and the beliefs of the family and community all affect health.
 Genetics - inheritance plays a part in determining lifespan, healthiness and the likelihood of developing
certain illnesses. Personal behaviour and coping skills – balanced eating, keeping active, smoking, drinking,
and how we deal with life’s stresses and challenges all affect health.
 Health services - access and use of services that prevent and treat disease influences health
 Gender - Men and women suffer from different types of diseases at different ages.

SIX ESSENTIAL FACTORS THAT INFLUENCES HEALTH

 Heredity: Genes determine the health of an individual from the moment of
conception. ...
 Environment: Diseases are caused by changes in environment like air, water,
climate etc. ...
 Life – style: It means 'the way people live'. ...
 Socio – economic conditions: They include income, education, nutrition,
employment and housing.
EXAMPLES OF SOCIAL DETERMINANTS INCLUDE:
 Availability of resources to meet daily needs (e.g., safe housing and local food
markets)
 Access to educational, economic, and job opportunities.
 Access to health care services.
 Quality of education and job training.
EXAMPLES OF SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH INCLUDE:
 Income level.
 Educational opportunities.
 Occupation, employment status, and workplace safety.
 Gender inequity.
 Racial segregation.
 Food insecurity and inaccessibility of nutritious food choices.
 Access to housing and utility services.
 GOALS OF HEALTH EDUCATION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SETTING

he goal of health promotion is to promote health and prevent disease, disability, and
premature death through education-driven behaviors and related
activities. Communities and populations, through positive health promotion strategies, are
able to improve their knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors.

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

 One's physical environment is one's surroundings. This is true whether or not there are
any people around. Water, land formations, minerals, air, and vegetation
are examples of natural physical surroundings. Infrastructure and buildings
are examples of human-made physical environmental structures.
ENLIST AN EXAMPLES OF EACH OF THE FACTORS MENTIONED BELOW
THAT MAY INFLUENCE THE OCCURRENCE OF CORONARY HEART DISEASE
Coronary artery disease has a number of well determined risk factors. These include high
blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, lack of exercise, obesity, high blood cholesterol, poor
diet, depression, family history, and excessive alcohol. About half of cases are linked to
genetics.