Motherhood - More Downs than Ups
Have you ever thought about your role as a parent? An innocent human is given to you and the world expects you to get it right - all the...
These barriers to accessing health services lead to:
Unmet health needs
Delays in receiving appropriate care
Inability to get preventive services
Hospitalizations that could have been prevented
Examples of biological and genetic social determinants of health include:
Age
Sex
HIV status
Inherited conditions, such as sickle-cell anemia, hemophilia, and cystic fibrosis
Carrying the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene, which increases risk for breast and ovarian cancer
Family history of heart disease
Barriers to accessing health services include:
Lack of availability
High cost
Lack of insurance coverage
Limited language access
Examples of individual behavior determinants of health include:
Diet
Physical activity
Alcohol, cigarette, and other drug use
Hand washing