The sociological and economic effects on aging women and their health

Type :

Term papers

Pages :

6 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

03/26/2009

Category :

Political science

Sub category :

Social sciences

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Summary :

Introduction
Patients with a higher socio-economic status
Socio-economic status: A direct effect on the quality of health in females
Education as an important variable
Deciphering the research
1. Understanding what the findings are showing
2. Socio-economic status: Proven to have an effect on life span
3. Differentiating between chronic health conditions and unplanned health emergencies
Higher socio-economic status as an indicator of greater health
Stress: Prevalent cause of health related problems in women over the age of fifty
A woman's socio-economic position: Not likely to change drastically throughout her life
Conclusion
Works cited

Abstract

It is reasonable to address health with reference to socio-economic status because healthcare is a generally expensive privilege. Those in a higher socio-economic bracket are often able to care for themselves with a more comprehensive healthcare plan, including preventative practices throughout a lifetime. "[Socio economic Status] positively affects health, and health positively affects [Socio-economic Status.] " As women age toward elderly, they are more likely to contract serious health problems; how they deal with their personal health into old age is relative to how economically sound their finances are and how they think about healthcare. This study is limited to women in North America, specifically Canada. women in this environment have access to modern healthcare facilities, may utilize different forms of medicine and live with an assumed high level of sanitary conditions.