Sociological Approaches to Health and ill–Health P2 – Explain different sociological approaches to health and ill-health In this criteria I will be explaining the health and ill-health in different sociological perspectives. Health is the condition of our body working effectively. Therefore, health is the physical, mental and social well-being of the absence of being ill or having a disease. Ill-health is when your body is not functioning well, you may have a disease, an illness and be sick. This is the opposite of health.
P3-Explain patterns and trends in health and illness among different social groupings M2- Compare sociological explanations for different patterns and trends D1- Evaluate the way patterns and trends in health and illness are measured Researches into health inequalities in the UK were published between 2005 and 2007. The life expectancy between those who live in the less fortunate parts of the country compared to the affluent parts of the country is 11 years. This could be due to the fact that people who are less wealthy than others usually don't get the best treatment when it comes to poor health. Compared to those who can afford private doctors, they will receive the best treatment needed. This is due to social class.
Chapter 1: Reducing Inequalities Inequalities prevent people from achieving their full potential in life. Tackling Health Inequalities and Choosing Health have highlighted the large inequalities in health across England and look at ways to reduce inequalities and monitor the progress towards this aim. Section 1A: Life Expectancy Reduce by at least 10% the gap between the fifth of areas with the lowest life expectancy at birth and the population as a whole by 2010 Life expectancy at birth is a way of expressing the all cause mortality for an area. It gives an estimate of how long someone is expected to live based on current mortality rates. Life expectancy varies by social class and gender.
A report on inequality in the provision of care by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) concluded that “racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare exist and, because they are associated with worse outcomes in many cases, are unacceptable” (Pasick 67). In the report, IOM proceeded by defining these disparities in medical and healthcare as being “racial or ethnic differences in the quality of health care that are not due to access-related factors or clinical needs, preferences, and appropriateness of intervention” (Trivedi, and Ayanian 557). This publication by the IOM has renewed interest from different stakeholders in enhancing the understanding of the healthcare disparities with respect to the minority and marginalized groups. In
Running head: Challenges to Using a Business Case for Addressing Health Disparities Challenges to Using a Business Case for Addressing Health Disparities Tracy L. Smith Liberty University Online Community Health 349 Challenges to Using a Business Case for Addressing Health Disparities In this article the authors are considering the challenges of health disparities on the social and business levels. Before we begin to discuss the many challenges we must define what disparities are. Disparities is defined by Webster as a lack of similarity or equality; inequality; or difference. “Disparities in healthcare, that is differences in the preventive, diagnostic and treatment services offered to people with similar health conditions”. There are many challenges facing people today that are preventing them from getting quality healthcare.
Courtne Flynn ASOC 341 December 8th, 2010 Term Paper Healthcare inequality refers to the dissemblance in the access to adequate healthcare between different location, gender, race, socioeconomic and other demographic groups. The United States is facing some serious problems when it comes to the health of their people; there are about forty-seven million Americans that do not have health insurance, which can account for about 18,000 premature deaths per a given year (Robinson 2007). However, “the United States spends more on health care than any nation in the world and yet, among the thirty nations that make up the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD), the United States ranks near bottom on most health indicators”
Introduction In this essay I will define the concepts of inequality, accessibility and community participation in health care. I will also discuss these concepts and explain their origins in relation to the Ottawa Charter and the Declaration of Alma Ata. Furthermore I will provide examples of how these concepts are being addressed in New Zealand health policy. Inequality in Health Discussion and Definition of the Concept Within New Zealand significant inequalities in health exist. The reasons for these inequalities are linked with socioeconomic status, ethnicity, gender and the geographical area in which people live.
First the pro side, the first main issue is the fact that the 32 million Americans that don’t have health care will now have access to health care coverage. Many Americans can’t afford health care coverage and this policy lowers the cost so that more Americans will have the opportunity to get the coverage they need. Another pro is that people with preexisting conditions can no longer be denied coverage. Insurance companies have been getting away with denying people the coverage they need because they either get sick or because they have a preexisting condition and this policy puts an end to all of that. Lastly, the amount of personal bankruptcies will be reduced.
1. Introduction * Outline what the essay is going to discuss * Identify your inequality in health * Give rationale for the choice of subject * Outline the structure of the essay Before discussing the issue in any depth it is important to develop an understanding of what a health inequality is. 2. Health Inequality * Brief overview of health inequalities in general. 3.
Examples of not being healthy includes lack of energy, not coping with life, having a serious illness and being in bed/hospital. Why do sociologists believe that health and illness are social constructions? Sociologist believe that health and illnesses are social constructions because who knows what the true definition of health and illness is? Both are very relevant to how the given person perceives the illness, is a headache an illness? The same headache might affect one person much more severely than another, people's pain thresholds differ and