This assessment addressesthe following learning outcomes: 1. Analyse the impact ofsocial, environmental and behavioural factors on the health of different populations 2. Analyse population health outcomes and the major social, economic, political and cultural forcesthat contribute to health inequalities 3. Apply theoretical frameworksto develop effective health promotion interventions.
Task description:
Background
Tobacco consumption in any form, lack of physical activity, a diet high in fats and sugars,
hypertension, obesity and diabetes are well-known behavioural risk factorsfor heart disease.
Populations with lowersocioeconomic status are more likely to have increased behavioural risk
factors for heart disease, including smoking and lack of physical activity (Australian Institute of
Health and Welfare, 2010). Although behavioural risk factors might be evident causes of diseases,
public health professionals also considersocial and environmental factorsthat contribute to the
social gradient of health.
Attachments:
PUBH6000-asse….pdf
