[PDF] age as a social determinant of health

17 mar. 2021 · Like all forms of discrimination, ageism generates divisions and hierarchies in society and influences social position on the basis of age.References · Article infoAutres questions
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  • Can age be a social determinant of health?

    Social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are born, live, work, and age. These conditions, along with genetics, individual health choices, and health care system policy, contribute to the overall health and well-being of the population.

  • What determinant of health is age?

    The social determinants of health (SDH) are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life.

  • What are the social determinants of aging?

    For older adults, social determinants of health such as access to housing, food, financial resources, and transportation, as well as social connections, play a critical role not only in better health outcomes, but also in improving overall well-being.
  • Common conditions in older age include hearing loss, cataracts and refractive errors, back and neck pain and osteoarthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, depression and dementia. As people age, they are more likely to experience several conditions at the same time.
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