D1 Case Study

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D1 – Evaluate the influence of government on factors that contribute to the current patterns of health and illness in the UK: Introduction: In this assignment, I will be looking at how the government are working to overcome factors to prevent illnesses in the UK. To do this I will be using 3 factors and statistical facts to explain the advantages and disadvantages of how effective the government were in terms of dealing with ill health in the UK. The government have done a lot of work to ensure that Britain was safe from illnesses and the factors contributing to incidences of diseases. There are three factors which they looked into and there are advantages and disadvantages of the way they have worked e.g. providing services for individuals…show more content…
From the campaign, quite a few men and women have quit smoking (22% of women and 27% of men). The government were also effective as the stoptober campaign they introduced has informed individuals of the research they have conducted regarding the chemicals that are in the cigarettes they are smoking; over 4000 chemical compounds are present as gases or tiny particles. These include carbon monoxide, arsenic, formaldehyde, cyanide, benzene, toluene and acrolein. This resulted individuals in thinking twice about smoking cigarettes and they have realised that they are in danger and by making changes to their lifestyle; they can decrease their chances of being exposed to or developing long-term chronic…show more content…
Social housing is an accommodation let at low rents to those most in need of a stable, affordable home. It is usually provided by councils and not for profit organisations such as housing associations. This has improved and benefitted the lives and health of individuals as they are getting substantial heating to keep them warm, and the house provided to them would suit their needs for example if they are carers for a disabled family member in the family household, the council would ensure that the house is safe. As well as that being an advantage, there are disadvantages of individuals getting social housing as not every individual is entitled to it. Also with a shortage of homes, the waiting lists for social housing have never been longer. There are more than 1.8million households in England on the waiting list for a home – an increase of 81% since 1997. Also, other individuals will be left with no choice but to live in the private rented sector with short-term contracts, unpredictability of poor conditions and high costs. This form of housing is seen to be unsuitable for many families and households, especially those who are vulnerable and in need of a stable, secure

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