This research will give an overview on health inequalities among people with learning disabilities, in the United Kingdom.
Health inequalities appear to be a global, national and a local issue, which has remained potential challenge health and wellbeing of the global population. It has emerged that there has been significant differences in health status of different social groups among the global populations.
Currently, there are several health gaps, which are believed to be the principal determinants of the length and quality of life a given individual enjoys. Healthcare reports indicate that some population groups experience improved lifestyles with proper health status, whereas other social groups experience poor health status, owing to their biological or social status. In a community, whereby significant health status gaps exist, the population is divided into blocks on the basis of health status. Health inequalities can be identified depending on different parameters, especially with regard to health. It is worth noting that life expectancy in developed countries such as the United Kingdom has increased significantly. As a result, all countries have come to realize that health inequalities are virtually unacceptable.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Overview of Health Inequalities
- Upstream Medical Model
- Health Status Inequalities in UK
- Health Inequity and People with Learning Disabilities
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research aims to provide an overview of health inequalities among people with learning disabilities in the United Kingdom. The focus is on understanding the reasons behind these disparities and exploring the role of the Upstream Medical Model in explaining them.
- Health inequalities as a global, national and local issue
- The impact of health inequalities on the length and quality of life
- The challenges faced by people with learning disabilities in accessing healthcare
- The Upstream Medical Model as a framework for understanding health inequalities
- The historical context of disability and its impact on healthcare access
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of health inequalities and highlights the global, national, and local dimensions of this issue. It emphasizes the significant differences in health status among various social groups and underscores the importance of understanding these disparities.
- Overview of Health Inequalities: This chapter delves into the specific challenges related to health inequalities in the United Kingdom. It examines the lack of progress in addressing health disparities, particularly among people with learning disabilities. The chapter highlights the role of healthcare regulations, such as the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Health and Social Care Act 2008, in promoting equitable access to healthcare for people with disabilities.
- Upstream Medical Model: This chapter introduces the Upstream Medical Model as a framework for understanding health inequalities. It explores the model's focus on mortality and morbidity, emphasizing the role of various factors, including clinical care, health behaviors, and social and economic determinants, in shaping health outcomes.
- Health Status Inequalities in UK: This chapter examines the specific health status disparities between people with learning disabilities and the general population in the UK. It discusses the differences in mortality rates, general health status, and disease incidence rates between these two groups, providing evidence of health inequalities.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The research focuses on the topic of health inequalities, particularly among people with learning disabilities in the United Kingdom. Key themes include: health disparities, Upstream Medical Model, access to healthcare, mortality rates, morbidity, social determinants of health, and historical perspectives on disability.
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- Patrick Kimuyu (Autor:in), 2017, Social Determinants of Health and Well-Being. Health Inequality in the United Kingdom, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/380721
