Definition of determinants of a healthy society:
Who defines the social factors of health as: the living and working environment determined by people's social status and resources and other factors that have an impact on health, in addition to those factors that directly lead to diseases.
In WHO's concept of determinants of a healthy society, its core value concept is health equity, which embodies the idea that "health is a basic human right and will not change due to race, religion, political beliefs, economic or social conditions".
Examples of determinants of a healthy society:
1, socio-economic situation
Higher living costs, debts, medical expenses and other expenses may strain available resources. When the socio-economic conditions of the community are poor, this may lead to poverty concentration and the ensuing stress conditions, including higher crime rate.
Step 2 hire
Although employment may improve income and socioeconomic status, it is not without additional potential health risks. Depending on the nature of the job, there may be workplace safety considerations. If the conditions in the workplace are unsafe, health may be negatively affected by the risk of physical or even psychological injury.
Classification of determinants of a healthy society:
1, daily living environment
Refers to the environment in which people are born, grow up, live, work and get old. It includes material environment, social support, social psychological factors, behavioral factors and biological factors.
2. Social structural factors
Refers to the social structural factors that determine the daily living environment, which embodies the different distribution methods of power, wealth and resources.
Among them, the social structural factors at the individual level include social status, education, occupation, income, gender, race and nationality; The social structural factors at the macro-social level refer to the social political and economic environment, mainly including political governance, social policy culture, social norms and values.