Social determinants of health
How does the CDC define “social determinants of health?” Explain the force fields in Blum’s model.
What percentage of premature deaths can be attributed to inadequate access to medical care?
What can be done to address this issue?
Describe the “Force Field and Well-Being Paradigms of Health” according to Blum. How do we measure “poor health”? What are the indicators of “poor health”? Find information on the CDC and the World Health Organization websites.
Describe two data collection methods that are qualitative in nature. Include the strengths and weaknesses of both methods.
What is a validity threat to experimental research? Conduct research and find an example. Summarize the example.
