Psychology SL
Psychology SL
9
Chapters
238
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Unit 1 - Research Methodology
Unit 1 - Research Methodology
Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour
Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour
Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour
Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour
Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behaviour
Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behaviour
Unit 6 - Health psychology
Unit 6 - Health psychology
Unit 7 - Pyschology Of Human Relationships
Unit 7 - Pyschology Of Human Relationships
Unit 8 - Developmental psychology
Unit 8 - Developmental psychology
Unit 9 - Internal Assessment
Unit 9 - Internal Assessment
Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model
Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model
IB Resources
Unit 6 - Health psychology
Psychology SL
Psychology SL

Unit 6 - Health psychology

Unlock Health Understand Determinants & Global Challenges

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Determinants of health

Health isn't just about biology and personal choices; it's impacted by a variety of social, economic, environmental, and personal factors. These factors are known as the determinants of health and they're used to develop policies and interventions to address health disparities in different communities.

Two main categories

Social determinants of health: These include your physical and social environment, and your access to health services. For instance, living in a safe neighborhood with accessible healthcare can contribute positively to your health.

 

Personal determinants of health: These include individual behavior and genetics. For example, if you've inherited a genetic condition, this can influence your health regardless of your environment or lifestyle.

Five determinants of health

Scientists usually agree that there are five key determinants of a population's health:

  • Social environment
  • Physical environment
  • Health services
  • Biology/Genetics
  • Individual behavior

Imagine the five determinants like different ingredients in a smoothie; each one adds to the overall flavor (or health status) and if you're missing an ingredient, it changes the final product.

Global health challenges

The world is undergoing significant changes that are leading to new health challenges. Dr. Margaret Chan, Director-General of the WHO, outlined these in February 2017.

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Unit 6 - Health psychology
Psychology SL
Psychology SL

Unit 6 - Health psychology

Unlock Health Understand Determinants & Global Challenges

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569 words
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3 mins read
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Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

Determinants of health

Health isn't just about biology and personal choices; it's impacted by a variety of social, economic, environmental, and personal factors. These factors are known as the determinants of health and they're used to develop policies and interventions to address health disparities in different communities.

Two main categories

Social determinants of health: These include your physical and social environment, and your access to health services. For instance, living in a safe neighborhood with accessible healthcare can contribute positively to your health.

 

Personal determinants of health: These include individual behavior and genetics. For example, if you've inherited a genetic condition, this can influence your health regardless of your environment or lifestyle.

Five determinants of health

Scientists usually agree that there are five key determinants of a population's health:

  • Social environment
  • Physical environment
  • Health services
  • Biology/Genetics
  • Individual behavior

Imagine the five determinants like different ingredients in a smoothie; each one adds to the overall flavor (or health status) and if you're missing an ingredient, it changes the final product.

Global health challenges

The world is undergoing significant changes that are leading to new health challenges. Dr. Margaret Chan, Director-General of the WHO, outlined these in February 2017.

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