Analyse how socioeconomic determinants contribute to health inequities experienced by young Australians. (8 marks)
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*PEEL – Solution is structured using an adjusted PEEL method; [P] Identify components and their relationship, [E] explain the interaction/influence between them, [Ev] provide evidence showing the relationship in action, [L] linking sentence back to question.
- [P] Education quality and parental income operate together to shape health outcomes.
- [E] The relationship between school resources and family wealth shows disadvantaged students receive less health education due to this combination of factors.
- [Ev] Low-income schools lack nutrition programs and sports facilities, resulting in higher obesity rates.
- [L] This interaction demonstrates how education systematically compounds existing socioeconomic health gaps.
- [P] Employment instability connects directly to mental health challenges and physical wellbeing.
- [E] Casual work is associated with increased stress due to unpredictable work schedules, income insecurity and limited sick leave.
- [Ev] Young people in this type of work report anxiety at double the rate of permanent employees and frequently delay medical appointments.
- [L] This establishes a cause-effect pattern linking casual work to deteriorating psychological and physical health.
- [P] Housing affordability influences an individual’s physical environment and other social health determinants.
- [E] The interplay between rental stress and living conditions shows young people sacrifice health necessities for shelter.
- [Ev] 40% of young renters live in overcrowded, mouldy housing, causing respiratory issues and social isolation.
- [L] These elements combine to produce environment-driven health inequities affecting multiple dimensions.
- [P] Digital access functions through the interaction of income, location and education.
- [E] This component can influence health information access, telehealth participation and social connections.
- [Ev] Rural youth without reliable internet miss 50% more mental health appointments than urban peers.
- [L] The broader impact shows technology barriers compound existing disadvantages, creating deeper health divides.
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*PEEL – Solution is structured using an adjusted PEEL method; [P] Identify components and their relationship, [E] explain the interaction/influence between them, [Ev] provide evidence showing the relationship in action, [L] linking sentence back to question.
- [P] Education quality and parental income operate together to shape health outcomes.
- [E] The relationship between school resources and family wealth shows disadvantaged students receive less health education due to this combination of factors.
- [Ev] Low-income schools lack nutrition programs and sports facilities, resulting in higher obesity rates.
- [L] This interaction demonstrates how education systematically compounds existing socioeconomic health gaps.
- [P] Employment instability connects directly to mental health challenges and physical wellbeing.
- [E] Casual work is associated with increased stress due to unpredictable work schedules, income insecurity and limited sick leave.
- [Ev] Young people in this type of work report anxiety at double the rate of permanent employees and frequently delay medical appointments.
- [L] This establishes a cause-effect pattern linking casual work to deteriorating psychological and physical health.
- [P] Housing affordability influences an individual’s physical environment and other social health determinants.
- [E] The interplay between rental stress and living conditions shows young people sacrifice health necessities for shelter.
- [Ev] 40% of young renters live in overcrowded, mouldy housing, causing respiratory issues and social isolation.
- [L] These elements combine to produce environment-driven health inequities affecting multiple dimensions.
- [P] Digital access functions through the interaction of income, location and education.
- [E] This component can influence health information access, telehealth participation and social connections.
- [Ev] Rural youth without reliable internet miss 50% more mental health appointments than urban peers.
- [L] The broader impact shows technology barriers compound existing disadvantages, creating deeper health divides.