There is a positive relationship between Allostatic load and experiencing discrimination (although more research is needed to better understand the relationship). Research suggests that the contribution of psychosocial stressors, such as repeated discrimination is positively correlated with the physiologic dysregulation of the body and its stress response system.
Re-entry into society after being in the prison system can p…
Re-entry into society after being in the prison system can present several challenges. Many have to do with what the limitations one faces after having been incarcerated. You can find the list of legal and regulatory limitations placed on a person who has a criminal record under the:
It may not be the level of your income that’s the most impor…
It may not be the level of your income that’s the most important for population health outcomes/health problems but instead how much you have compared to others in your society. Specifically, the graph below shows worse health outcomes for countries that have higher ________________. In other words, what should the x-axis on this graph be.
Match the example with correct term/concept
Match the example with correct term/concept
Match the commercial sector practice (that influences negati…
Match the commercial sector practice (that influences negative health outcomes) with the example:
Research suggests that people with higher levels of educatio…
Research suggests that people with higher levels of education have a higher life expectancy but it does not show that those who are more educated also have lower morbidity rates from the most common acute and chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes).
Civic engagement includes all of the following except:
Civic engagement includes all of the following except:
The following image suggests that your ____________ is more…
The following image suggests that your ____________ is more important than your genetic code.
In class we covered physical conditions, social conditions a…
In class we covered physical conditions, social conditions and services in neighborhoods. Having access to early childhood development programs, which is connected to health and other social determinants of health, represents a feature of social conditions in neighborhoods.
The __________ is a tool from the EPA that provides data rel…
The __________ is a tool from the EPA that provides data related to PM2.5, Ozone, Diesel Particulate matter, Air Toxics Cancer Risk, Respiratory Hazards, lead paint, proximity to major direct water dischargers, traffic proximity, and hazardous waste proximity.