Structural factors mainly refer to socio-economic and cultural factors, while process factors mainly refer to social relations and social support. Specific reasons usually refer to individual specific stress events, personal health behaviors or genes, and do not belong to the category of social factors. The influence of social factors plays a role at the whole social level and has the characteristics of universality and generality. For example, socio-economic status, education level, social support and other factors have a wide and universal impact on health.
Socio-economic factors include income, education level and employment opportunities. Research shows that low socioeconomic status is related to poor health status, which can be attributed to insufficient income, limited educational opportunities and lack of medical and health care resources. Socio-economic factors are universal and universal in influencing health. Living environment includes living environment, working environment and community environment. Livable living environment is closely related to health, such as air, water quality, noise and pollution.
A better living environment helps to prevent diseases, improve the quality of life and have a general and general impact on health. Social support and good social relations have a positive impact on health. Good social relations can provide emotional support, substantive support and information support, relieve stress, reduce depression and improve mental health and physical health. The influence of social support and social relations on health is universal and general.
The universality of social factors' influence on health
The influence of social factors on health is universal and has certain regularity. Although individual-specific factors also have an impact on health, we are concerned about the general impact of social factors on people's health. The relationship between social factors and health is usually complex, diverse and interactive. The role of social factors is not only direct, but also affects health through mediation and regulation. For example, socio-economic factors will affect personal lifestyle and behavior habits, and then affect health outcomes.
The health gap between different social groups often exists. Unfair social factors and social inequality will lead to the existence of health gap. People with low socioeconomic status and educational background usually face more health risks and challenges, which is a manifestation of the influence of social factors on health universality. Social factors have a general and general impact on health. Specific reasons usually refer to individual specific stress events, personal health behaviors or genes, and do not belong to the category of social factors.