A study of Education and Health is particularly interesting because these two are fundamental components of human capital. In the contemporary U.S., holding a college degree is associated with a range of health-related benefits, basically because the college educated people maintain healthier lifestyles, have fewer functional limitations, lower probability of being disabled and suffering from chronic diseases (Bauldry, 2014). Furthermore according to the study by Mirowsky and Ross (2003) college educated people have lower rates of mortality. In such context and for many years the link between education and health has sparked great interest and has become subject of scrutiny for the sociologists in various countries, who have been keen to systematize any direct or indirect causality, correlation and pathways. In fact most of the papers and empirical studies that have been conducted on this topic indicate that higher education leads to improved health also in the case in which it is controlled for different indicators of socio-economic status and demographical characteristics (Xie and Mo, 2014). Study of causality of education on health is especially important for drawing appropriate policies which objective is to improve health through promoting education and to determine the rate of return to education funding (Xie and Mo, 2014).
For instance the cross-sectional and over time analysis of the relationship between health (self-reported health and physical functioning) and education by Ross and Wu (1995) demonstrate a positive association between the two and further elaborate the reasons for it. Ross and Wu (1995) group the reasons into three different categories as follows: (1) work and economic conditions, (2) social-psychological ...
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... groupings of mechanisms. Basically the results of the SEMs provide that most of the association between education and adult health is mediated through smoking and sense of control - educated According to the reported SPSS output there is a positive relationship between education and health, basically as the number of years in schooling increases the self-reported health of the individual ameliorates. With respect to the different European countries,, as can be seen from the segmented regression, in all of the countries there is positive relationship between education and health (the coefficient is negative because health is measured on decreasing scale, lower values indicate better health condition) but the magnitude i.e. the size of the coefficient differs, so a common educational policy aimed at improving health and well-being is possible in the European Union.
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are increasingly becoming a major problem of Public Health around the World. The impact of resources and material deprivation among people and populations has resulted in an increase in mortality rate on a planetary scale. Social determinants of health are defined as the personal, social, economic and the environmental conditions which determines the health status of an individual or population (Gardner, 2013). Today’s society is characterized by inequalities in health, education, income and many other factors which as a result is becoming a burden for Public Health around the world. Research studies have shown that the conditions in which people live and work strongly influenced their health. Individuals with high levels of education and fall within the high income bracket turn to have stable jobs, live in the best neighborhood and have access to quality health care system than individuals who have low education and fall with the low income bracket. This paper is to explain different social determinants of health and how they play ...
Wilkinson, R. M. (2003). Social determinants of health - the solid facts. [S.l.]: World Health Organization.
When we consider the education of our children in the United States, we must consider their health as a significant issue as it can positively or negatively impact a student’s education. It has generally been acknowledged that there is a great disparity in our country in the area of health care. Healthy People2010, a published report put out by the Health and Human Services Division of the Unites States Government (2000) has included as part of its Goals for 2010, to eliminate health disparities among different segments of the population. According to this report, health differences occur depending on a persons gender, race or ethnicity, education or income, disability, rural locality, or sexual orientation. In this paper, I will mostly concentrate on racial and ethnic differences as well as socioeconomic differences. According to the Healthy People 2010 report, biological and genetic differences do not explain the health disparities experienced by non-White populations in the United States. Besides "complex interaction among genetic variations, environmental factors, and specific health behaviors," Health and Human Services says, "inequalities in income and education underlie many health disparities in the United States." Also, "population groups that suffer the worst health status are also those that have the highest poverty rates and least education." Health, United States (1998) reported that each increase of income or education increased the likelihood of being in good health. According to this report, those with less education tend to die younger than those with more education for all major causes of death including chronic diseases, communicable diseases and injuries. There are several factors that account for differences between socioeconomic and racial and ethnic groups. These factors include a lower sedentary life style, cigarette smoking and less likely to have health insurance coverage or receive preventive care among these groups.
...an, P., Egerter, S., & Williams, D. R. (2011). The social determinants of health: coming
Wilkinson, R.G. & Marmot, M.G. 2003, Social determinants of health: the solid facts, World Health Organization.
This article discusses the increase in students completing high school and going on to college some of whom obtain a degree while others do not. He also discusses the correlation between the amount of college education and unemployment. He concludes with statistics showing that a college education does pay off if the person has the academic capability to obtain a degree. This article will help me to show the benefits of college for certain people. It will allow me to show that a four year degree is not the best option for everyone.
Wilkinson, R. G., & Marmot, M. G. (2003). Social determinants of health: The solid facts.
Today, in the contemporary United States, there are many different influencers to a person’s health, such as poverty and/or unemployment. However, education is the most important influence on health because without a good, thorough education, people are less likely to have access to health care, be able to afford health care and they are more likely to live shorter lives. A lack of education makes poverty and unemployment more likely, which obviously have a negative effect on a person’s health.
Health as a Social Construction In my essay, I aim to find out why social construction affects the health of our society. Ill health may be defined as 'a bodily or mental state that is deemed undesirable'. This means that health is the condition of the body both physically and mentally. Social construction of health refers to the way health varies from one society to another.
The Toulmin method effectively analyzes and dissects different parts of arguments and allows people to form judgements on how well the different parts of the arguments work together. “Is Education Primarily the Result of Influences Other Than School” analyzes the roles that specific factors play in the education of individuals, specifically the role that school plays. The author effectively explains their warrant and coherently presents the claim. This argumentative paper does not provide adequate evidence to support its claim, does not utilize qualifiers, and does not provide sufficient rebuttals to counterarguments.
Social determinants of health has been a large topic for many years and can have a positive and negative effect on individuals, families and communities. (World Health Organisation, 2009) The social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age, including the health system. These circumstances are shaped by the distribution of money, power and resources at global, national and local levels, which are themselves influenced by policy choices. Social determinants have many factors and in this essay education will be the main social determinant of health discussed and how this could have an impact on the physical and mental sides of health.
In fact, furthering one’s education has a positive influence on society as our country saves money by spending less and increasing tax income. Furthermore, people who have at least a two-year degree tend to make higher wages and have a better job in our struggling economy. For example,
When I first started college, my view of a health care professional was a transparent overview of the field and their duties. I knew what they did, but at that time I didn’t understand why. Becoming a health educator is easier said than done, and with the knowledge comes a great responsibility. Health education as defined by the World Health Organization is “the process of enabling people to increase control over their health and its determinants, and thereby improve their health’. That is noteworthy, yet at the same time, a very board definition. I define health educators as a guardian of the unmindful, meaning as a health educator, you are responsible for the knowledge of your community and expanding their mind set.
People with more education have better physical and mental health; also education helps improve the overall quality of people’s lives. By helping people get better jobs, it reduces financial worries. It builds self-esteem, feeling of being in control; it also makes them critically aware of media messages about health. It contributes to health behaviors, such as moderate drinking, anti-smoking, according to the Institute of education at the University of London (Dec. 2004). As stated earlier, education reduces inequalities, creates intolerance, build social cohesion and boost the health of whole communities.
Health is a vital component in our everyday life. If it is compromised, everything else goes down with it. Health affects an individual drastically; therefore, it is imperative that we take good care of our bodies in order to maintain normal body functions that can help us go through our normal day-to-day lives without fail. There are many factors that can affect health--one of them is Education. Health education feeds emotions that will motivate us to do a better job at being caretakers of ourselves. It can therefore, be said that health education can encourage people to act on their own personal health.