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L2:The link between individual health and public health

Understanding the factors influencing good health beyond personal choices. Explore how social, economic, and environmental aspects impact overall well-being. Learn about income, education, physical environment, employment, social support, culture, genetics, behavior, and gender in relation to health outcomes.

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L2:The link between individual health and public health

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  1. 11th October 2008 L2:The link between individual health and public health LO: To understand that good health is not necessarily attributed to personal factors.

  2. The determinants of health include: • the social and economic environment, • the physical environment, and • the person’s individual characteristics and behaviours.

  3. 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.

  4. Education • low education levels are linked with poor health, more stress and lower self-confidence.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Gender • 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.

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