Social Determinants of Health Related to Obesity

Bryant, Pamela H.; Hess, Annette; Bowen, Pamela G.

doi:10.1016/j.nurpra.2014.10.027

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“…This conclusion requires intense further research. High, or low, rate of participation of women in society can be linked, indirectly or directly, to other factors studied earlier, such as friendly neighborhood [9,12,17] psycho-social environment [9,15], social support [22,27], marital status [23,31], or even culture [8,16]. The second interesting determinant was the percentage of the working-age population.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 88%

Does “Rural” Always Mean the Same? Macrosocial Determinants of Rural Populations’ Health in Poland

Ucieklak-Jeż

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2020

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Rural areas, as well as urban ones, are not homogeneous in terms of social and economic conditions. Those surrounding large urban centers (suburban rural areas) act different roles than those located in remote areas. This study aims to measure the level of inequalities in social determinants of health (SDH) between two categories of rural areas. We pose the following research hypotheses: (hypothesis H1) rural areas in Poland are relatively homogenous in the context of SDH and (hypothesis H2) SDH affects life expectancies of rural residents. Based on data covering all rural territories, we found that rural areas in Poland are homogenous in SDH. We also find important determinants of health rooted in a demographic structure—the feminization index and a ratio of the working-age population. On the other hand, we cannot confirm the influence of commonly used SDH-GDP and unemployment rate.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 88%

Does “Rural” Always Mean the Same? Macrosocial Determinants of Rural Populations’ Health in Poland

Ucieklak-Jeż

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2020

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“…Participating in PA is an important preventive measure against obesity and obesity‐related diseases. Obesity is a complex health phenomenon influenced by sociocultural, environmental, genetic, and epigenetic factors, and it is highly correlated with social determinants of health such as poverty, chronic stress, and depressed physical environments ((Bryant, Hess, & Bowen, ). Overweight and obesity are conditions of malnutrition that are characterized by excessive body fat.…”

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confidence: 99%

Cultural hair practices, physical activity, and obesity among urban African-American girls

Bowen

O’Brien-Richardson

2017

Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

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Background and purpose Hair holds cultural meaning and value for women of African descent. The values placed on hair type and hair style date back to preslavery days. There is a small body of literature that addresses the relationship between cultural hair practices and physical inactivity among black women. Understanding this is important because inactivity during childhood and adolescent years contributes to increased weight‐related morbidity and mortality during adult years. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between cultural hair practices, physical activity, and obesity among urban African‐American adolescent girls. Methods A convenience sample of 50 African‐American girls completed questionnaires and were weighed and measured for body mass index (BMI) calculation. Conclusion Cultural hair practices such as the amount of money (p = .047) and time (p = .015) spent on hair maintenance were associated with decreased physical activity but were not associated with BMI. Implications for practice Inactivity during adolescence can result in obesity, a major cause of chronic health conditions that contribute to morbidity and mortality as an adult. When nurse practitioners understand and appreciate the cultural differences and beliefs around cultural hair practices they will be able to develop culturally appropriate strategies that will aid in weight loss.

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“…For those parents unable to participate in the labour market, family income is determined by level of benefits and assistance provided by governmental programs. Important SDCH also include housing quality and food security which, while closely related to income, are shaped by specific public policies that address these areas (Bryant, 2009;Tarasuk, 2009). Government support of early child development through the provision of affordable childcare and early childhood education is also an important SDCH, as are the health and social services that are available (Friendly, 2009;McGibbon, 2009).…”

Section: The State Of the Social Determinants Of Canadian Children's mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The ability to obtain food and housing is closely related to income and the distribution of income (Bryant, 2009;McIntyre & Rondeau, 2009). Not surprisingly, families living in poverty are more likely to experience food insecurity and live in problematic housing situations.…”

Section: Food Security and Housingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation estimates that 26% percent of urban families with children are in core housing need, either paying more than 30% of their incomes on housing, living in crowded housing, or living in substandard housing (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 2012). Food insecurity and inadequate housing have been shown to be strongly related to adult health outcomes (Bryant, 2009;Tarasuk, 2009). There is little reason to doubt that these issues play a significant role in shaping the health of children as well.…”

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Social Determinants of Children’s Health in Canada: Analysis and Implications

Raphael

2014

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Abstract:The health of Canada's children when placed in comparative perspective with other wealthy developed nations is mediocre at best. Much of this has to do with the social determinants of children's health (SDCH) in Canada being of generally lower quality and more inequitably distributed than is the case in most other wealthy developed nations. The SDCH are of two kinds: (a) those to which their parents are exposed, and (b) those specifically related to societal support for early child development. In both cases Canada's support of the SDCH through the making of health promoting public policy is lacking. Much of this has to do with the political ideology of ruling governments consistent with Canada being identified as a liberal welfare state where intervention in the unbridled operation of the market system is frowned upon. There are means of improving the situation. These involve a wide range of activities from more responsive clinical practice through to advocacy and political action.

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Social Determinants of Health Related to Obesity

Cited by 21 publications

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Does “Rural” Always Mean the Same? Macrosocial Determinants of Rural Populations’ Health in Poland

Does “Rural” Always Mean the Same? Macrosocial Determinants of Rural Populations’ Health in Poland

Cultural hair practices, physical activity, and obesity among urban African-American girls

Social Determinants of Children’s Health in Canada: Analysis and Implications

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