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Compare the impact of social factors on the health of young rural people to those of young people living in an Australian city.
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Question The ability of young Australians to maintain good health is related largely to the following social factors - socioeconomic status, employment, education, gender, ethnicity, aboriginality, geographical location, sexual orientation, peer influence. Compare the impact of these social factors on the health of young rural people to those of young people living in an Australian city. In your answer propose explanations of how each social factor might impact on the health of both groups and discuss any differences, similarities and inequalities that exist. (Approx 1500 words) Response "Health" to the World Health Organisation is: 'a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of diseases or infirmity.' Young people are 12-24 years (Australia's Young People: Their Health and Wellbeing 2003). In June 2003 there were 3.6 million young people. Approximately 16% of them were born overseas. Nearly 70% lived in major cities, 19% lived in inner regional areas and...
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