intersection of cultural, political, geographical, socio-economic and individual lifestyle factors

intersection of cultural, political, geographical, socio-economic and individual lifestyle factors

Explore ways in which the health of individuals and population is influenced by a complex intersection of cultural, political, geographical, socio-economic and individual lifestyle factors. Use example from the case profiles to illustrate your points.

Case Profiles:
Rohit is a a 45 years old Asian Indian male recently migrated to Australia and is working as a taxi driver. He presents in the emergency department secondary to a minor motor vechicle accident. Later he is cleared for indications of head injury. Prior to discharge the ED nurse noted that serum chemistry results indicated of glucose level of 17mmol/L. Rohit has no know history of diabetes and is now concerned that he may have “caught diabetes” at the hospital.

Social and Patient Narrative:
? Has access to health-access to GP and allied health
? Migration to developed country.
? Never married but has a sister. Has eats out two meals a day. Has a good support system with his friends and occasionally eats over at sister’s house.
? Smoker and does not drink alcoholic drinks. Has up until recently has been “blessed with good health”.
? Does not trust western medicine practitioners and feels angry that he has “caught diabetes”.
? Caloric intake 40% greater than energy expenditure (intake 60% carbohydrates 30% fat, 10% protein).

Pertinent objective data:
BMI>30
Serum blood glucose level post ED discharge 17mmol/L
BP 145/90 mmHg
Explore ways in which the health of individuals and population is influenced by a complex intersection of cultural, political, geographical, socio-economic and individual lifestyle factors. Use example from the case profiles to illustrate your points. Please use the below or your own theme to start a discussion.

? Culture and Globalisation
? Culture and Ethnis Vulnerability
? Culture and Media influence
? Poverty
? Unemployment/ employment
? Genetic predisposition
? Family functioning
? Gender
? Social Supports
? Perception and Expectations (Belief of health and illness)
? Knowledge and attitudes
? Powerlessness
? Diet and Nutrition

Marking Criteria:
? Demonstrates familiarity with the range of case profiles presented of patients living with/at risk of DM.
? Introduces perspectives or ideas that stimulate discussion
? Write clearly and succinctly in an appropriate academic style
? Refers to scholarly sources where appropriate using Harvard style

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