What Is Social Epidemiology? Answer by Sketching Patterns of Health

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Short Answer

What is social epidemiology? Answer by sketching patterns of health for the U.S.population, taking account of (a) gender, (b) social class, and (c) race.

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Definitions:

Situational Factors

External influences that can affect an individual's behavior, decisions, or performance in a given environment.

Achievement Behaviour

Actions directed towards the attainment of goals, success, or accomplishments, often motivated by personal or societal standards.

Incentive Value

The perceived attractiveness or desirability of a reward or outcome, which motivates behavior toward achieving it.

Sexual Orientation

Sexual Orientation is an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions to men, women, or both sexes, and includes the sense of personal and social identity based on those attractions.