Key Concepts in Health and Society

Key Concepts in Health and Society

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Social Studies

12th Grade

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Valarie Nierman

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Health Disparity

Back

Preventable differences in health outcomes among groups of people.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Access to Resources

Back

When individuals and communities have access to the things that they need to be healthy such as medical attention, safe housing, education, and nutritious food.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Food Desert

Back

Communities that lack nutritious and affordable food options.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Toxic Stress

Back

Prolonged activation of the body's "fight or flight" response that can increase a person's risk of disease, poor mental and physical health, decreased life expectancy.